ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

Washoe County School District

425 E 9th St
Reno, NV 89512
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 3,566 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Nevada.
Public Charter Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
118 Schools
105 Schools
# Students
64,073 Students
70,778 Students
# Teachers
3,113 Teachers
2,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#6 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
32%
30%
46%
44%
31%
26%
83%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.74
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
43%
40%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
41%
28%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,660 is higher than the state median of $12,082. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,256 is higher than the state median of $12,245. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,660
$12,082
Spending / Student
$14,256
$12,245

Best Washoe County School District Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coral Academy Elementary-south
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 575:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Coral Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Bailey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Gentry Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-6767
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Coral Academy Elementary-northwest
Charter School
1595 Sky Mountain Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 418-1115
Gr: K-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Recent Articles

Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 118 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 64,073 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in NV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Quick Links