Washoe County School District operates 100 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Washoe County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 64,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 100 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
- JOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 686 students
- VAN GORDER ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 649 students
- STEAD ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 647 students
- LEMMON VALLEY ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 635 students
- JWOOD RAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 602 students
- BUD BEASLEY ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 571 students
- TED HUNSBERGER ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 566 students
- SPANISH SPRINGS ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 558 students
- MIGUEL SEPULVEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 532 students
- ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 529 students
- Coral Academy Elementary-South — Grades K–5 · 521 students
- SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 520 students
- BROWN ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 514 students
- ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 512 students
- SARAH WINNEMUCCA ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 496 students
- SMITHRIDGE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY — Grades PK–5 · 494 students
- SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 491 students
- NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 487 students
- JESSE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 480 students
- LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 478 students
- ROLLAN MELTON ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 477 students
- DESERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 474 students
- ALYCE TAYLOR ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 469 students
- CAUGHLIN RANCH ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 466 students
- JESSIE BECK ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 462 students
- + 43 more elementary schools
- SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,206 students
- WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,067 students
- DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,027 students
- BILLINGHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 993 students
- LOU MENDIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 964 students
- MARCE HERZ MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 957 students
- KENDYL DEPOALI MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 921 students
- DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 875 students
- YVONNE SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 785 students
- EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 740 students
- ARCHIE CLAYTON PRE-A.P. ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 667 students
- SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 622 students
- GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 613 students
- COLD SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 612 students
- Coral Academy Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 588 students
- E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 554 students
- FRED W. TRANER MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 530 students
- INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 122 students
- NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,307 students
- SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,131 students
- EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,092 students
- PROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,008 students
- RENO HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,741 students
- DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,738 students
- ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,727 students
- GALENA HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,345 students
- EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,338 students
- SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,211 students
- ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH — Grades 9–12 · 572 students
- Coral Academy High School — Grades 9–12 · 396 students
- INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 304 students
- Academy For Career Education — Grades 9–12 · 275 students
- TMCC MAGNET SCHOOL — Grades 10–12 · 245 students
- enCompass Academy — Grades 9–12 · 153 students
- INNOVATIONS HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 149 students
- NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL — Grades K–12 · 575 students
- High Desert Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 529 students
- MOUNT ROSE K-8 ACADEMY OF LANGUAGES — Grades K–8 · 420 students
- Sierra Nevada Academy Charter — Grades K–8 · 251 students
- Mariposa Language and Learning Academy — Grades PK–6 · 210 students
- Bailey Charter School — Grades K–6 · 174 students
- WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY — Grades 6–12 · 113 students
- MARVIN PICOLLO ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–12 · 91 students
- GERLACH K-12 SCHOOL — Grades PK–12 · 22 students
- TURNING POINT — Grades 1–12 · 14 students
About Washoe County School District
Washoe County School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 89519 in Reno, Nevada in Washoe County. A 7/10 rating places it in the upper range of Nevada districts on NCES funding and size data. The district operates 100 schools and serves roughly 64,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Washoe County School District spends approximately $10,700 per student per year, placing it 7% above the Nevada state average of approximately $10,000 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 100 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Washoe County School District qualifies as a major metropolitan district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 64,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
With a rating of 7/10 (above average), Washoe County School District ranks among Nevada’s above average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Washoe County School District earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Nevada. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 89519
Children in zip code 89519 are assigned to Washoe County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 89519, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Washoe County School District at (775)348-0200 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Nevada districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Reno
For families considering a purchase in the Reno area, district assignment matters financially. Because Washoe County School District serves zip code 89519, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 89519 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Nevada, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Washoe County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 89519.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Washoe County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 89519 data.