For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,982 students in 89502, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89502, NV are North Star Online School, Edward L. Pine Middle School and Washoe Inspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89502 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89502, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89502, NV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Court Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Gr: K-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 89502, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89502, NV include North Star Online School, Edward L. Pine Middle School and Washoe Inspire Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 89502?
4 public middle schools are located in 89502.
What is the racial composition of students in 89502?
89502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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