2024 Best Elementary Schools in the Reno Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Reno Area.

Sage Ridge School

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Private School,

RENO, NV,

3-12,

57 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Sage Ridge School offers small class sizes and excellent teachers, allowing for a very personal experience. All teachers are willing to help you at any time because they care more about your....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 238,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School

Public School,

TRUCKEE, CA,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 212,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Doral Academy Northern Nevada

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State-Sponsored Charter Schools, NV,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 953,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Glenshire Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 483,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Minden Elementary School

Douglas County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 355,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Pinon Hills Elementary School

Douglas County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 285,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Nick Poulakidas Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 845,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 403,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Gardnerville Elementary School

Douglas County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 338,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

John Bohach Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 697,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Van Gorder Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 615,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Roy Gomm Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Great school with well seasoned, friendly and good teachers. Parents are very strong in supporting school financially. Academically it is good, comfortable learning environment but it could get....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 439,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Florence Drake Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 218,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Reno Area.

Tahoe Expedition Academy

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Private School,

TRUCKEE, CA,

PK, K-12,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says TEA is definitely a good match for our family. We love the focus on adventure as a core part of education. We also believe that social/emotional skills and good friendships are equally important as....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 234,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Hunsberger Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Other says Former student. Many teachers are good, and all care about students. School material is not challenging, but better than other schools. Sports are twice a week 45 minute classes. A lot of emphasis on....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 511,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Zephyr Cove Elementary School

Douglas County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 153,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Caughlin Ranch Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 499,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Hunter Lake Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-6,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This little school is wonderful. Teachers are kind and care about the students. It has been a wonderful school for my child. Many students do very well in their futures and go on to college for....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 366,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Jacks Valley Elementary School

Douglas County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 370,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Gene Scarselli Elementary School

Douglas County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 367,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love Lenz! We’ve always had great experiences with teachers (most teachers have been teaching at the school a long time). The school has an excellent principal whom all the students adore, he is....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 502,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Rollan Melton Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 548,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

George Westergard Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 486,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Jessie Beck Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 572,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno Area.

Bud Beasley Elementary School

Washoe County School District, NV,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 641,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,