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Washoe County

Nevada · Public K-12

Washoe County sits inside Nevada and runs 127 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 68,279 students. Washoe County Public Schools alone accounts for 63,412 of those students. By grade band, the county runs 80 elementary, 18 middle, and 23 high schools.

7-year change in Washoe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
67,732
-3,886 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
122
+8 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 45%
% Hispanic
43%
was 39%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
127
5 districts
Enrollment
68,279
NCES CCD
Median income
$88,096
Above Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Below Nevada avg
Elementary
80
31,760 students
Middle
18
13,843 students
High
23
21,427 students
Combined / other
6
1,249 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washoe County Public Schools
63,412 students · 5 districts in Washoe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Washoe County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
63%
Hispanic
26%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
17%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
40%
Hispanic
43%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
34.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Washoe County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 94 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.

See all 94 schools in Washoe County ranked by score →

All schools (127)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
TMCC MAGNET SCHOOLRenoHigh10-12245·
EDWIN S. DODSON ELEMENTARYRenoElementaryPK-05241·
VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMYRenoElementaryKG-05236·
JERRY WHITEHEAD ELEMENTARYSparksElementaryKG-05234·
Coral Academy Elementary-NorthwestRenoElementaryKG-05232·
Alpine Academy High SchoolSparksHigh09-12224·
HIDDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARYRenoElementaryPK-05222·
INCLINE ELEMENTARYIncline VillageElementaryPK-05221·
Mariposa Language and Learning AcademyRenoElementaryPK-06210·
Honors Academy of LiteratureRenoElementaryKG-08208·
KATE SMITH ELEMENTARYSparksElementaryPK-05186·
Bailey Charter SchoolRenoElementaryKG-06174·
Davidson AcademyRenoHigh06-12169·
enCompass AcademyRenoHigh09-12153·
INNOVATIONS HIGH SCHOOLRenoHigh09-12149·
Pyramid Lake High SchoolNixonHigh06-12123·
INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOLIncline VillageMiddle06-08122·
NATCHEZ ELEMENTARYWadsworthElementaryKG-05121·
WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMYRenoHigh06-12113·
MARVIN PICOLLO ELEMENTARYRenoCombinedPK-1291·
GERLACH K-12 SCHOOLGerlachCombinedPK-1222·
TURNING POINTRenoCombined01-1214·
Nevada State High School II MeadowwoodRenoHigh11-1212·
KENDYL DEPOALI MS PRESCHOOLRenoElementaryPK-PK0·
DEBBIE SMITH CTE ACADEMYRenoElementaryM-M··
SPARKS HS PRESCHOOLSparksCombinedM-M··
VOICE PROGRAMRenoElementaryM-M··

Cities in Washoe County

Reno70 schoolsSparks31 schoolsReno14 schoolsSparks4 schoolsIncline Village3 schoolsGerlach1 schoolNixon1 schoolSun Valley1 schoolVerdi1 schoolWadsworth1 school

About Washoe County

Across the broad Nevada county of Washoe County of about 497,200 residents, the public-school footprint covers 127 schools and about 68,279 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $88,096 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 17% noticeably above the Nevada median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Washoe County is made up of 80 elementary schools (31,760 students), 18 middle schools (13,843), 23 high schools (21,427), and 6 combined or other schools.

Washoe County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 63,412 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Washoe County has decreased 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 71,618 students to 67,732. Washoe County now counts 122 public schools, up from 114 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 45% to 41% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Washoe County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Washoe County?
There are 127 public K-12 schools in Washoe County, Nevada, with a combined enrollment of about 68,279.
How many high schools are in Washoe County?
Washoe County, Nevada has 23 public high schools, serving approximately 21,427 students.
How many middle schools are in Washoe County?
Washoe County, Nevada has 18 public middle schools, serving approximately 13,843 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washoe County?
Washoe County, Nevada has 80 public elementary schools, serving approximately 31,760 students.
What is the largest school district in Washoe County?
Washoe County Public Schools is the largest school district in Washoe County, serving approximately 63,412 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washoe County?
Washoe County, Nevada has a population of approximately 497,200, with a median age of 39. About 20.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washoe County?
Median household income in Washoe County is $88,096, above the Nevada average of $75,145. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washoe County?
Approximately 34.2% of adults 25 and older in Washoe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washoe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.3% of students in Washoe County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nevada county average of 72.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washoe County schools?
Across Washoe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 21.1 to 1.

Washoe County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data