For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,095 students in 89506, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89506, NV are Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Lemmon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89506 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89506, NV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89506, NV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8719 Red Baron Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Stead Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10580 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #77.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89506, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89506, NV include Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Lemmon Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89506?
7 public elementary schools are located in 89506.
What is the racial composition of students in 89506?
89506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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