A South Reno School Guide
Nothing is as important to us as our children, and we have a school guide to some of the best choices in the country for K through 12.
Whether you are new to the South Reno area or just looking to learn more about education options, we have put together a list of the schools in this region. Education is vital for a child’s future as an adult and the right schools will put them on the fast track to success later in life. Check out our school guide for South Reno below.
Elementary
Ted Hunsberger Elementary school is a Washoe County public school and the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. They are a High Achieving School based on the status of proficiency on state exams and the school is recognized with 5 star Blue Ribbon status based on scoring, student growth, shared accountability and a focus on learning outcomes. A love of learning is nurtured through research-based instruction, project-based learning and technology. The Huskies demonstrate personal responsibility by creating a safe, respectful community for all. The school continues to reduce achievement gaps while ensuring students make growth to keep up, move up and catch up to grade level standards. Students’ success at Hunsberger means high expectations for all and the community is dedicated to maximizing student academic and social growth through rigorous differentiated instruction, as defined by Common Core State Standards.
Distance from Montrêux: 4.5 miles
The Mountain View Montessori School offers primary and elementary classes. They have created a community within a prepared environment to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of learning. Their mission is described as one that nurtures the self-construction of individuals who will be able to define themselves, think objectively, make independent decisions and live a vital life. They follow the guidelines of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and respect, educate and serve a diversity of families.
Distance from Montrêux: 6.2 miles
Middle School
Sage Ridge School (includes High School)
Sage Ridge is a private college preparatory school that uses their mission and pillars to define and guide a child’s experience. They are Reno’s only non-sectarian, coeducational and college preparatory day school and strive to provide students with world-class educational opportunities. The school is a fully accredited member of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools and is a 501(c) nonprofit organization. The founders set forth the following goals:
- Challenge students through an integrated, core college prep curriculum.
- Generate excitement for learning.
- Foster self-discipline while nourishing self-confidence.
- Emphasize and incorporate sound ethical and moral values in all that it does.
- Encourage a sense of social responsibility.
- Serve a diverse student population.
- Provide adequate need-based financial assistance for qualified applicants.
- Offer a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities.
- Require a high standard of conduct.
- Prepare students for subsequent academic challenges of the most rigorous nature.
Distance from Montrêux: 4.7 miles
The Davidson Academy of Nevada (includes High School)
The Davidson Academy of Nevada is a free public school for profoundly gifted middle and high school students. Located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, students attend middle and high school classes at the Academy, and may access university courses for advanced studies. The Academy was established through state legislation and also receives Distributed School Account funding. In addition to the support of the State, the Davidson Academy also enjoys the support of UNR, which recognizes the exceptional learning needs of profoundly gifted students. While grade levels are not designated, Davidson Academy students must meet and/or exceed high school graduation requirements defined by the state of Nevada, as well as participate in state testing to document Annual Yearly Progress (AYP).
Distance from Montrêux: 18.1 miles
High School
Galena High School is a public Washoe County School District school. They base their mission on the objectives that student learning is the chief priority for the school and that children need to be challenged in order to be problem solvers. They believe that students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional techniques in a supportive learning environment. The school believes in educating students to become self-directed and responsible citizen and that staff, students, parents and the community share the responsibility for the success of the school as a community of learners.
Distance from Montrêux: 3.9 miles
Bishop Minogue Catholic High School
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is a private, faith-based community working together for the education of all students. Catholic values and ideals are the basis for all instruction and interaction. The school community, together with parents, alumni and the benefactors, fosters an environment that supports academic achievement, spiritual growth, self-motivation, extra –curricular involvement and Christian service.
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