Agnes Risley Elementary vs High Desert Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Agnes Risley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
High Desert Montessori
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students
| Measure | Agnes Risley Elementary Sparks, Nevada | High Desert Montessori Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 408 | #165 of 408 |
| National rank | #48117 of 50,301 | #32677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 363 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Sparks | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 13.9).
- •Agnes Risley Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •High Desert Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 100%).
- •High Desert Montessori is the larger school with 529 students compared with 363.
- •Agnes Risley Elementary is a public school while High Desert Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Agnes Risley Elementary better than High Desert Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert Montessori ranks higher (38.9 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Agnes Risley Elementary and High Desert Montessori?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Agnes Risley Elementary: 363. High Desert Montessori: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Agnes Risley Elementary and High Desert Montessori rank in Nevada?
Agnes Risley Elementary is 361st of 408 and High Desert Montessori is 165th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).