Public schools in Reno, NV
82 open public schools with an address in Reno, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
82
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
42,952
80 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
16
14 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Reno public schools
The federal directory lists 82 public schools in Reno, NV: 50 elementary, 11 middle, 17 high, 4 combined or other. The 80 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 42,952 students, an average of 537 per school. The largest campus is North Valleys High School (2,307 students), and the largest elementary school is Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (996).
Washoe County operates the most schools here (76), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 16 charter schools, 14 magnet schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 18 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 11 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 11 of 19 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Reno
Elementary schools in Reno
50| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Smith Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 512 | 15.9:1 | |
| Anderson Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 319 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bailey Charter School Washoe County · Charter | KG–06 | 174 | 13.9:1 | |
| Bernice Mathews Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 398 | 14.7:1 | |
| Brown Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 514 | 17.6:1 | |
| Caughlin Ranch Elementary Washoe County · Magnet | PK–05 | 466 | 21:1 | |
| Coral Academy Elementary Washoe County · Charter | KG–05 | 433 | 21.7:1 | |
| Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest Washoe County · Charter | KG–05 | 232 | 33.1:1 | |
| Coral Academy Elementary-South Washoe County · Charter | KG–05 | 521 | 32.6:1 | |
| Desert Heights Elementary Washoe County | KG–05 | 474 | 18.1:1 | |
| Donner Springs Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 414 | 14.7:1 | |
| Doral Academy of Northern Nevada State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 996 | 24:1 | |
| Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy ES Washoe County | PK–05 | 253 | 13.6:1 | |
| Double Diamond Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 444 | 15.7:1 | |
| Echo Loder Elementary School Washoe County | PK–05 | 325 | 15.6:1 | |
| Edwin S. Dodson Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 241 | 12.8:1 | |
| Elizabeth Lenz Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 366 | 17.4:1 | |
| Elmcrest Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 287 | 16.8:1 | |
| George Westergard Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 461 | 17.7:1 | |
| Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy Washoe County | PK–05 | 348 | 16.7:1 | |
| Grace Warner Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 369 | 22:1 | |
| Hidden Valley Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 222 | 13.4:1 | |
| High Desert Montessori Washoe County · Charter | PK–08 | 529 | — | |
| Honors Academy of Literature State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 208 | 16:1 | |
| Huffaker Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 377 | 17.3:1 | |
| Hunter Lake Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 319 | 23.5:1 | |
| Jessie Beck Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 462 | 18.5:1 | |
| Jwood Raw Elementary School Washoe County | PK–05 | 602 | 19.3:1 | |
| Lemmon Valley Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 635 | 17.9:1 | |
| Libby Booth Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 321 | 15.4:1 | |
| Mamie Towles Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 305 | 18.2:1 | |
| Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Washoe County · Charter | PK–06 | 210 | 32.9:1 | |
| Mater Academy of Northern Nevada State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 501 | 19.3:1 | |
| Michael Inskeep Elementary School Washoe County | PK–05 | 451 | 18.8:1 | |
| Mount Rose K-8 Academy of Languages Washoe County | KG–08 | 420 | 21.9:1 | |
| Nancy Gomes Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 259 | 17.3:1 | |
| Nick Poulakidas Elementary School Washoe County | PK–05 | 487 | 18:1 | |
| Peavine Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 345 | 19.4:1 | |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 289 | 16.4:1 | |
| Rita Cannan Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 405 | 18.6:1 | |
| Roger Corbett Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 323 | 17.2:1 | |
| Rollan Melton Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 477 | 18.3:1 | |
| Roy Gomm Elementary Washoe County | KG–05 | 407 | 21.6:1 | |
| Sarah Winnemucca Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 496 | 17.7:1 | |
| Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Washoe County · Charter | KG–08 | 251 | 37.9:1 | |
| Silver Lake Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 491 | 21.2:1 | |
| Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy Washoe County | PK–05 | 494 | 15.9:1 | |
| Stead Elementary Washoe County | PK–05 | 647 | 17.8:1 | |
| Ted Hunsberger Elementary Washoe County · Magnet | KG–05 | 566 | 20.7:1 | |
| Veterans Memorial S.T.E.M. Academy Washoe County | KG–05 | 236 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Reno
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Clayton Pre-A.p. Academy Washoe County · Magnet | 06–08 | 667 | 21.5:1 | |
| Billinghurst Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 993 | 22.6:1 | |
| Cold Springs Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 612 | 25.9:1 | |
| Coral Academy Middle School Washoe County · Charter | 06–08 | 588 | 28:1 | |
| Darrel Swope Middle School Washoe County · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,027 | 27.8:1 | |
| E. Otis Vaughn Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 554 | 18.2:1 | |
| Edward L. Pine Middle School Washoe County · Magnet | 06–08 | 740 | 25.5:1 | |
| Fred W. Traner Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 530 | 18:1 | |
| Kendyl Depoali Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 921 | 25.6:1 | |
| Marce Herz Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 957 | 22.8:1 | |
| William Obrien Middle School Washoe County | 06–08 | 1,067 | 21.8:1 |
High schools in Reno
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Career Education Washoe County · Charter | 09–12 | 275 | 24.1:1 | |
| Academy of Arts Careers & Tech Washoe County · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 572 | 20.4:1 | |
| Coral Academy High School Washoe County · Charter | 09–12 | 396 | 22:1 | |
| Damonte Ranch High School Washoe County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,738 | 23.6:1 | |
| Davidson Academy Davidson Academy · Magnet | 06–12 | 169 | 15.1:1 | |
| Debbie Smith CTE Academy Washoe County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Earl Wooster High School Washoe County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,338 | 19:1 | |
| enCompass Academy Washoe County · Charter | 09–12 | 153 | — | |
| Galena High School Washoe County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,345 | 26.4:1 | |
| Innovations High School Washoe County · Alternative School | 09–12 | 149 | 9.9:1 | |
| Nevada Connections Academy State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 1,054 | 31.5:1 | |
| Nevada State High School II Meadowwood State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | 11–12 | 12 | 120:1 | |
| North Valleys High School Washoe County · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,307 | 25.1:1 | |
| Reno High School Washoe County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,741 | 25.1:1 | |
| Robert McQueen High School Washoe County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,727 | 25.8:1 | |
| Tmcc Magnet School Washoe County · Magnet | 10–12 | 245 | 44.5:1 | |
| Washoe Inspire Academy Washoe County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 113 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Reno
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Picollo Elementary Washoe County · Special Education School | PK–12 | 91 | 5.1:1 | |
| North Star Online School Washoe County · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 575 | 26.1:1 | |
| Transition Academy Washoe County · Special Education School | UG–UG | — | — | |
| Turning Point Washoe County · Alternative School | 01–12 | 14 | 1.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.6%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black3.1%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 80 Reno schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (42,952 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Reno
How many public schools are in Reno, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 82 open public schools with a location address in Reno: 50 elementary, 11 middle, 17 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 42,952 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Reno?
Schools with an address in Reno belong to 3 education agencies, led by Washoe County (76 schools), State Sponsored Charter Schools (5 schools), Davidson Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Reno?
North Valleys High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Reno, with 2,307 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Reno?
Yes. 16 of the 82 public schools in Reno are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy For Career Education, Bailey Charter School, Coral Academy Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Reno schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Reno public schools is 18.8:1, higher than the Nevada school median of 17.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Reno guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nevada cities