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Washoe County Public Schools

Washoe County, Nevada

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

120

public schools

Total Enrollment

68,915

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Washoe County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nevada; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Washoe County has 2 district entries. WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 112 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. RENO has the most listed schools, with 69 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 74 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 17 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 17 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

16 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

120

in Washoe County

Reported Enrollment

68,915

120 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

17

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary74
Middle18
High22
Other6

2 School Districts in Washoe County

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

112 schools
64,989 students

DAVIDSON ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
163 students

120 Public Schools in Washoe County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 120 matching schools

NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89506 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,432 students

PROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sparks, 89431 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,331 students

EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPARKS, 89434 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,144 students

SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPARKS, 89441 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,057 students

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89521 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,910 students

RENO HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89509 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,796 students

ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89523 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,643 students

EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89502 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,509 students

SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPARKS, 89431 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,311 students

SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPARKS, 89436 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,289 students

GALENA HIGH SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89511 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,254 students

WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89506 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,065 students

Nevada Connections Academy

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Reno, 89521 / City: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,000 students

DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SUN VALLEY, 89433 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle978 students

Doral Academy of Northern Nevada

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Reno, 89511 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–8Charter956 students

DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89509 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle946 students

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Sparks, 89441 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–8Charter927 students

BILLINGHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89523 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle912 students

NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENO, 89521 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary868 students

LOU MENDIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPARKS, 89434 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle856 students

Washoe County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Washoe County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nevada. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Washoe County public school directory?

The directory lists 120 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Washoe County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Washoe County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Washoe County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 16 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Washoe County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Washoe County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Washoe County Education OverviewCounty school score: 19/100

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.