For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,388 students in 89523, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89523, NV are Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Billinghurst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89523 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89523, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89523, NV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89523, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89523, NV include Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Billinghurst Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89523?
4 public elementary schools are located in 89523.
What is the racial composition of students in 89523?
89523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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