For the 2026 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 31%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Stead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10580 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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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