Best Schools in Northwest, Reno, NV
Northwest, Reno, NV has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,222 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Northwest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest, Reno, NV
The top high schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reno High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Robert Mcqueen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest, Reno, NV
The top middle schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Billinghurst Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 912 Students
2. Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest, Reno, NV
The top elementary schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rollan Melton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
2. Verdi Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
3. Mamie Towles Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
4. George Westergard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
5. Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
6. Caughlin Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caughlin Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest, Reno, NV
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwest, Reno, NV has a total population of 33,834 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwest, Reno, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest, Reno, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest, Reno, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest, Reno, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest, Reno, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwest, Reno, NV
How many schools are in Northwest, Reno, NV?
Northwest, Reno, NV has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,222 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Northwest score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Northwest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations