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John Bohach Elementary School

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John Bohach Elementary School ranks 70 th of 379 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 379 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

John Bohach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 835 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 4 out of 12 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Bohach Elementary consistently outperforms the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 55.1% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 36.4% for Washoe County and 35.4% for Nevada. In reading, 59.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to 44.5% for Washoe County and 45.6% for Nevada. The school's performance in SBAC Science is also noteworthy, with 40.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Washoe County (28.5%) and Nevada (27.2%) averages.

While John Bohach Elementary has higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the surrounding schools, such as Spanish Springs Elementary and Jesse Hall Elementary, this trend is not unique to this school. Many of the nearby schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism, suggesting a broader issue in the region. Additionally, some schools like Bud Beasley Elementary and Van Gorder Elementary demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or even exceeding those of John Bohach Elementary.

686

Students ?

21.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,357

Per pupil spending ?

26.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436

(775) 626-0062

District: Washoe County

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.0%

Hispanic:

32.8%

Asian:

9.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2021 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nevada average (55% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Nevada elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Washoe County

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg39%

Nevada avg39%

70^th of 379

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 13 pts since 2021

From top 6% (2021) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 62Elementary Schools in the Washoe County

4^th of 12Washoe County among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	70 of 379	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	61 of 377	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	55 of 384	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	92.5	26 of 380	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	18 of 324	94.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

Reading59%+14 vs state

Mathematics55%+20 vs state

Science41%+13 vs state

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Schools Near John Bohach Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)				SBAC Reading (2025)				SBAC Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Bohach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 626-0062	686	32	21.1	26.4%	295 (43.0%)	23 (3.4%)	225 (32.8%)	65 (9.5%)	4 (0.6%)	9 (1.3%)	65 (9.5%)	78	70^th of 379 public elementary schools	81.5%		78.7	61^st of 377 public elementary schools	83.8%	9	58.0	58.2	49.2	55.1	58.0	58.2	61.6	59.3	40.6	40.6	$8,357	$455	$7,902
Jesse Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Shelby Drive	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7755	480	23	20.8	38.5%	283 (59.0%)	4 (0.8%)	113 (23.5%)	4 (0.8%)	46 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.0%)	56.8	140^th of 379 public elementary schools	63.1%		56.3	138^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.4%	2	55.0	52.6	43.8	50.5	51.6	50.5	50.5	50.9	14.6	14.6	$10,088	$595	$9,493
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5075 Ion Drive	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 626-5257	532	29	18.3		216 (40.6%)	23 (4.3%)	202 (38.0%)	23 (4.3%)	5 (0.9%)	14 (2.6%)	49 (9.2%)	49.7	170^th of 379 public elementary schools	55.1%		45.3	172^nd of 377 public elementary schools	54.4%	2	50.6	45.0	37.8	43.9	50.6	40.0	52.4	48.1	20.3	20.3	$10,200	$503	$9,697
Virginia Palmer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5890 Klondike	Sparks	89433	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 674-4400	419	28	15.2	100.0%	86 (20.5%)	6 (1.4%)	303 (72.3%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	29.3	251^st of 379 public elementary schools	33.8%		37.3	210^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.3%	41	30.3	37.7	26.3	30.7	24.2	40.9	46.1	38.0			$12,230	$1,536	$10,694
Bud Beasley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Canyon Parkway	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 626-5250	571	31	18.3	31.2%	321 (56.2%)	9 (1.6%)	167 (29.2%)	23 (4.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	45 (7.9%)	75.1	82^nd of 379 public elementary schools	78.4%		76.5	70^th of 377 public elementary schools	81.4%	12	60.5	54.9	48.3	54.8	57.6	67.6	53.1	59.6	34.0	34.0	$10,515	$678	$9,837
Van Gorder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7650 Campello Drive	Sparks	89436	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7722	649	35	18.3	20.3%	401 (61.8%)	20 (3.1%)	155 (23.9%)	20 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (0.9%)	44 (6.8%)	76.8	75^th of 379 public elementary schools	80.2%		81.4	57^th of 377 public elementary schools	84.9%	18	60.9	63.7	46.2	57.3	59.0	69.2	62.9	64.0	25.9	25.9	$10,011	$595	$9,416
Spanish Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Marilyn Mae Drive	Sparks	89441	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7710	558	31	17.7	17.7%	380 (68.1%)	7 (1.3%)	108 (19.4%)	22 (3.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.1%)	78.7	67^th of 379 public elementary schools	82.3%		78.3	65^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.8%	2	69.3	64.9	67.0	67.1	61.2	60.8	59.7	60.6	21.9	21.9	$11,306	$891	$10,415
Sun Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	5490 Leon Drive	Sparks	89433	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 674-4420	520	30	17.3	100.0%	63 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	415 (79.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	17 (3.3%)	17.2	319^th of 379 public elementary schools	15.8%		13	343^rd of 377 public elementary schools	9.0%	24	31.2	29.8	15.4	25.3	33.3	28.7	29.8	30.7			$11,283	$1,332	$9,950
Alyce Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	252 Egyptian Way	Sparks	89441	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 425-7700	469	24	19.5	21.1%	323 (68.9%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (18.1%)	5 (1.1%)	20 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.2%)	75	84^th of 379 public elementary schools	77.8%		69.9	97^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.3%	13	62.1	73.6	44.3	59.2	49.4	65.2	59.0	57.2	32.9	32.9	$10,276	$691	$9,585
Esther Bennett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5900 Sidehill Drive	Sparks	89433	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 674-4444	529	34	15.4	99.8%	106 (20.0%)	3 (0.6%)	386 (73.0%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	8 (1.5%)	15 (2.8%)	20.5	296^th of 379 public elementary schools	21.9%		11	351^st of 377 public elementary schools	6.9%	55	30.5	27.2	23.1	26.9	27.3	34.0	39.3	33.5			$13,688	$1,577	$12,111

Frequently Asked Questions about John Bohach Elementary School

How many students attend John Bohach Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 686 students attended John Bohach Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of John Bohach Elementary School?

Students at John Bohach Elementary School are 43% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is John Bohach Elementary School in?

Washoe County

Is John Bohach Elementary School a good school?

John Bohach Elementary School ranks 70^th of 379 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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