Best 89509 Nevada Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,561 students in 89509, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 89509 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89509, NV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89509, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Lander Street
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 Sharon Way
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 Hunter Lake Dr
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Hunter Lake Dr
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 elementary schools in 89509, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89509, NV include Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Hunter Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89509?
6 public elementary schools are located in 89509.
What is the racial composition of students in 89509?
89509 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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