Desert Heights Elementary vs Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Heights Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Desert Heights Elementary Reno, Nevada | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 408 | #297 of 408 |
| National rank | #48990 of 50,301 | #43811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 474 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 41.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 11.6).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Desert Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 41.8).
- •Desert Heights Elementary is the larger school with 474 students compared with 251.
- •Desert Heights Elementary is a public school while Sierra Nevada Academy Charter 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 Desert Heights Elementary better than Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Nevada Academy Charter ranks higher (21.7 vs 11.6 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 Desert Heights Elementary and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Heights Elementary: 474. Sierra Nevada Academy Charter: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Heights Elementary and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter rank in Nevada?
Desert Heights Elementary is 379th of 408 and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is 297th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).