For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,854 students in 89521, NV (there are , serving 226 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 89521, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89521, NV are Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, Brown Elementary School and Kendyl Depoali Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89521 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89521, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89521, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Damonte Ranch High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Nevada Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Double Eagle Court Suite 1
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 826-4200
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 826-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
10600 Green Pasture Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5444
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89521, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89521, NV include Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, Brown Elementary School and Kendyl Depoali Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89521?
8 public schools are located in 89521.
What percentage of students in 89521 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 89521 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89521?
89521 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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