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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 89503


At a glance
5
Schools
1,538
Students
Top rankedCoral Academy Elementary-Northwest77th of 379 Nevada elementary schools
Biggest riser
Elmcrest Elementary up 28 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Elmcrest Elementary 16.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 89503 zip code area of Reno, Nevada is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This data analysis provides key insights into the performance and characteristics of these schools, highlighting both high-achieving and lower-performing institutions.

Peavine Elementary and Mamie Towles Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools, ranking in the top 30% and 25% of Nevada elementary schools respectively. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the Washoe County district and state averages. In contrast, Grace Warner Elementary and Elmcrest Elementary have lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.

The data also reveals that Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest, a public charter school, outperforms the traditional public schools in the area, with exceptional math and reading proficiency rates. This highlights the potential for innovative educational approaches to drive better outcomes, especially in high-need areas. However, all schools in the 89503 zip code struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to the academic achievement gaps observed across the schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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