Best Schools in South Reno, Reno, NV
South Reno, Reno, NV has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,617 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in South Reno meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Reno, Reno, NV
The top high schools in South Reno, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
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Actual Test Scores
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State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 34 Students
2. Galena High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1254 Students
3. Damonte Ranch High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
4. Nevada Connections Academy
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State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1000 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Reno, Reno, NV
The top middle schools in South Reno, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marce Herz Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Kendyl Depoali Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
3. Edward L. Pine Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Reno, Reno, NV
The top elementary schools in South Reno, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ted Hunsberger Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
2. Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
3. Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students
4. Pleasant Valley Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
5. Brown Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
6. Double Diamond Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
7. Donner Springs Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
8. Triad School
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Triad School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Reno, Reno, NV
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Reno, Reno, NV has a total population of 36,821 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Reno, 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 South Reno, Reno, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Reno, Reno, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Reno, 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 South Reno, Reno, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Reno, Reno, NV
How many schools are in South Reno, Reno, NV?
South Reno, Reno, NV has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,617 students in total.
How do schools in South Reno perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in South Reno score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in South Reno meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Reno?
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: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations