Nevada›Washoe County›Sparks
Best Schools in Sparks, Nevada
Compare 35 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
35
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
22,773
Total Students
Across Sparks
17.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
35 schools found
Van Gorder Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7650 Campello Drive, Sparks, NV 89436
6.8
Rating
Students
649
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
66%
John Bohach Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436
6.5
Rating
Students
686
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Florence Drake Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2755 Fourth Street, Sparks, NV 89431
6.2
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Bud Beasley Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2100 Canyon Parkway, Sparks, NV 89436
6.2
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
60%
Spanish Springs Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
100 Marilyn Mae Drive, Sparks, NV 89441
6.1
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
600 Eagle Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV 89441
5.2
Rating
Students
785
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
45%
Sky Ranch Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1200 Windmill Farms, Sparks, NV 89436
5.2
Rating
Students
1,206
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
42%
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive, Sparks, NV 89441
5.1
Rating
Students
1,033
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
50%
Alyce Taylor Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
252 Egyptian Way, Sparks, NV 89441
5
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
49%
Lena Juniper Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
225 Queen Way, Sparks, NV 89431
4.9
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
47%
Marvin Moss Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2200 Primio Way, Sparks, NV 89434
4.7
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1735 Del Rosa Way, Sparks, NV 89434
4.7
Rating
Students
312
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
43%
Jesse Hall Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
185 Shelby Drive, Sparks, NV 89436
4.6
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
44%
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5075 Ion Drive, Sparks, NV 89436
4.4
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
42%
Alice Maxwell Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2300 North Rock Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
4.2
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Edward C. Reed High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks, NV 89434
4.2
Rating
Students
2,092
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
27%
Hillside Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1250 Peri Ranch Road, Sparks, NV 89434
4
Rating
Students
37
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
30%
Spanish Springs High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive, Sparks, NV 89441
3.9
Rating
Students
2,131
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
22%
Katherine Dunn Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1135 O Callaghan Dr, Sparks, NV 89434
3.8
Rating
Students
462
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
36%
Jerry Whitehead Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3570 Waterfall Dr, Sparks, NV 89434
3.5
Rating
Students
234
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Sparks
Sparks, Nevada is home to 35 schools serving over 22,773 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math44%
ELA54%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)5
Moderate (15-20:1)9
Large (>20:1)6
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 2,131 students at Spanish Springs High School
- Best ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sparks, Nevada?
There are 35 schools in Sparks, serving 22,773 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Sparks?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Sparks include schools with ratings of 6.8 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sparks?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Sparks is 17.9:1.