High Desert Montessori
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reno, Nevada 89512 · Washoe County
#165 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#32677 of 50,301 nationally
About High Desert Montessori
High Desert Montessori is a charter elementary located in Reno, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 529 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 165th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 529.
There are 74 schools in Reno; High Desert Montessori ranks 39th of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for High Desert Montessori by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near High Desert Montessori
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rita Cannan Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 192 m away
Bernice Mathews Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 857 m away
Fred W. Traner Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
530 students · 1.1 km away
Agnes Risley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.2 km away
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 1.2 km away
Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. Academy
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 1.2 km away
Sparks Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students · 1.4 km away
Coral Academy Middle School
Reno · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
588 students · 1.6 km away
Kate Smith Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students · 1.6 km away
Alice Maxwell Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 2.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is High Desert Montessori a good school?
High Desert Montessori has a Success Index (US) of 38.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #165 of 408 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does High Desert Montessori rank in Nevada?
High Desert Montessori ranks #165 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #32677 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend High Desert Montessori?
High Desert Montessori had 529 students in 2025.
Is High Desert Montessori a elementary school or a high school?
High Desert Montessori is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near High Desert Montessori?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of High Desert Montessori; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.