For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,455 students in 89509, NV (there are 6 private schools, serving 964 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 89509, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89509, NV are Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Hunter Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89509 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89509, NV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89509, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Reno High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89509, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89509, NV include Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Hunter Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89509?
8 public schools are located in 89509.
What percentage of students in 89509 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 89509 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89509?
89509 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.