Schools - Kindergarten  Thru Grade 12

Washoe County School District:

Washoe County Public Schools offer a superior education to 55,000 students in over
83 schools.  The students mirror the excellent programs and curriculum offered by
consistently scoring above state and national norms in standardized achievements tests,
as well as in College Entrance Exams.

The 'Partners in Education' program has been used as a model for school-business
partnerships in other parts of the country.  Currently 53 county schools are in formal
partnerships.

The District offers a full spectrum of curricular offerings from special education to gifted
and talented at all schools.  It offers special programs in alternative education for at-risk
students, drug education, and for all students an aggressive program in Sex and AIDS
education.  Offerings in forensics, music and art help prepare students for future life.  
The high schools offer over 60 Extracurricular Activities for both girls and boys.

 

Private Schools:

There are over 31 Private Educational Facilities in Washoe County.  Within this total,
18 serve Elementary School Students, 14 serve Middle School Students, and 9 serve
High School Students.

Sage Ridge School:

Sage Ridge is a Private, Non-Sectarian School for Grades 6-11.  Enjoying a maximum of
just 18 students per class, with State-Of-The-Art classrooms and science facilities.
Every Student has a laptop computer, and a 100% wireless environment. 

Sage Ridge offers the finest environment for Exploration, Discovery, and Hands-on Learning,
in a Collaborative, Interactive, Interdisciplinary, and Multicultural Curriculum, including
Math, Science, Spanish, and The Humanities.

 

How to Register for School:

Any student who is 'NEW' to the Washoe County School District (WCSD), must present a
Birth Certificate or Passport, and an Immunization Record from your health care provider.
A current Utility Bill may be necessary for Proof of Residency, and the Student's Social
Security Number also is requested.  High School Students who are younger than 18, must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian in order to register.  If you are not sure which
school your child will attend, call the School District Zoning Office at 775-851-5608.

Immunizations:

For information on Immunization Clinics call 775-328-3724.  Immunizations are required
for children attending Washoe County Schools.  Make sure your child’s immunizations are
up to date.  Bring along your child’s shot record.

The following Clinics offer Immunizations:

Washoe County Health Department
775-328-3724   

Health Access Washoe County
775-329-6300

Orvis Nursing Center
775-327-5000