For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,069 students in Sparks, NV.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sparks, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alpine Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sparks, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Grades: K-8
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Alpine Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Sparks, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sparks, NV?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sparks, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alpine Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sparks?
2 public charter schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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