Best Schools in Washoe County, NV
Washoe County, NV has 143 public schools (22 high, 18 middle, 90 elementary) serving 71,927 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Washoe County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washoe County, NV
The top high schools in Washoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davidson Academy
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Davidson Academy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Tmcc Magnet School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 236 Students
3. Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
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State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 34 Students
4. Academy Of Arts Careers & Tech
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
5. Coral Academy High School
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Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
6. Incline High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
7. Reno High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
8. Galena High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1254 Students
9. Damonte Ranch High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
10. Robert Mcqueen High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washoe County, NV
The top middle schools in Washoe County, 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. Darrel Swope Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
3. Kendyl Depoali Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
4. Coral Academy Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 543 Students
5. Sky Ranch Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1289 Students
6. Billinghurst Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 912 Students
7. Incline Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students
8. Yvonne Shaw Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
9. Lou Mendive Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
10. Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washoe County, NV
The top elementary schools in Washoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jessie Beck Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
2. Caughlin Ranch Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
3. Ted Hunsberger Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
4. Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada
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State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 956 Students
5. Hunter Lake Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
6. Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
7. Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 411 Students
8. Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students
9. Rollan Melton Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
10. Verdi Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washoe County, NV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washoe County, NV has a total population of 486,492 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washoe County, NV
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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 Washoe County, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washoe County, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washoe County, NV.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washoe County, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washoe County, NV
How many schools are in Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County, NV has 143 public schools: 22 high schools, 18 middle schools and 90 elementary schools, serving 71,927 students in total.
How do schools in Washoe County perform on state tests?
On average, 143 schools in Washoe County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Washoe County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washoe County?
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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Washoe County
7 places in Washoe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Reno (69)
- Sparks (33)
- Incline Village (3)
- Gerlach (1)
- Sun Valley (1)
- Verdi (1)
- Wadsworth (1)
School districts (1)
- Washoe County (110 schools)