District guide
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT public schools
Parent-focused district context for Washoe County, NV: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tells you before choosing a home
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is listed with 112 public schools and 64,989 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 70 primary, 18 middle, 18 high, 6 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
112 district schools are associated with Washoe County in the current file, about 93% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
70
29,101 reported students
18
13,778 reported students
18
20,445 reported students
6
1,665 reported students
Parent checks for WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | RENO | 2,432 | Profile |
| PROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | Sparks | 2,331 | Profile |
| EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | SPARKS | 2,144 | Profile |
| SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | SPARKS | 2,057 | Profile |
| DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | RENO | 1,910 | Profile |
| RENO HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | RENO | 1,796 | Profile |
| ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | RENO | 1,643 | Profile |
| EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | RENO | 1,509 | Profile |
| SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | SPARKS | 1,311 | Profile |
| SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SPARKS | 1,289 | Profile |
| GALENA HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | RENO | 1,254 | Profile |
| WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 1,065 | Profile |
| DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SUN VALLEY | 978 | Profile |
| DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 946 | Profile |
| BILLINGHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 912 | Listed only |
| NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Regular | Primary | PK–5 | RENO | 868 | Listed only |
| LOU MENDIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SPARKS | 856 | Listed only |
| EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 835 | Listed only |
| KENDYL DEPOALI MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 834 | Listed only |
| MARCE HERZ MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 823 | Listed only |
| JOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Regular | Primary | KG–5 | SPARKS | 811 | Listed only |
| ARCHIE CLAYTON PRE-A.P. ACADEMY Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 723 | Listed only |
| LEMMON VALLEY ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | RENO | 714 | Listed only |
| YVONNE SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SPARKS | 712 | Listed only |
| STEAD ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | RENO | 702 | Listed only |
| BROWN ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | RENO | 676 | Listed only |
| E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 668 | Listed only |
| NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL Alternative | Other | KG–12 | RENO | 656 | Listed only |
| SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SPARKS | 655 | Listed only |
| COLD SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 648 | Listed only |
| GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SPARKS | 617 | Listed only |
| BUD BEASLEY ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | SPARKS | 612 | Listed only |
| VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | SPARKS | 604 | Listed only |
| MIGUEL SEPULVEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Regular | Primary | PK–5 | SPARKS | 561 | Listed only |
| RISE ACADEMY FOR ADULT ACHIEVEMENT Alternative | Other | UG | RENO | 547 | Listed only |
| Coral Academy Middle School Regular | Middle | 5–8 | RENO | 543 | Listed only |
| ROLLAN MELTON ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | RENO | 543 | Listed only |
| ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | SPARKS | 538 | Listed only |
| TED HUNSBERGER ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | RENO | 533 | Listed only |
| FRED W. TRANER MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | RENO | 531 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FAQ
What schools are included for WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 112 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 70 primary, 18 middle, 18 high, 6 other schools.
Does this WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT or local assignment tools.
Is WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ranked as the best district in Washoe County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT schools have detailed profiles?
14 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.