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Washoe County School District

425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (775) 348-0200

Top Rankings

Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 118 public schools serving 63,976 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
118 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
63,976 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
3,109 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NV)
#8 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Washoe County School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washoe County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washoe County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washoe County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Washoe County School District and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
701 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,819 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27,880 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
45%
# Black Students
1,760 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
26,232 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
41%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
996 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,108 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,227
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
4,070
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,446
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,897
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,753
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,956
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,914
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,847
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,656
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,784
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,105
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,248
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,223
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,737
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
113
1,041

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,679 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Washoe County School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
This chart displays total spending of Washoe County School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,679
$12,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Washoe County School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,277
$12,233
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Washoe County School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Washoe County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Grades: 10-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #88.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #99.
Coral Academy Elementary-south
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1111.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Grades: K-5
| 835 students
Rank: #1313.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #1414.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1919.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2020.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2121.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2222.
Reno High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,770 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #2525.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #2626.
Galena High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #2727.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #2828.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2929.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #3030.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #3131.
Damonte Ranch High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #3232.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #3333.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 575 students
Rank: #3434.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #3535.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District manages 118 public schools serving 63,976 students.
What is the rank of Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District is ranked #8 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County School District?
43% of Washoe County School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Washoe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 118 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 63,976 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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