Caughlin Ranch Elementary School

Caughlin Ranch Elementary is an award-winning public school located in the metropolitan area of Reno. This school serves PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 480 students. 77% of students at Caughlin Ranch Elementary achieved math scores at or above the proficient level, while 80% achieved reading scores at or above the proficient level. Moreover, 28% of students are identified as minorities and the student-teacher ratio is 19:1, which is better than the district average. The student body consists of 50% female and 50% male students. 7% of the student population comes from underprivileged backgrounds. Caughlin Ranch Elementary has 25 equivalent full-time teachers and has one full-time counselor to ensure quality education and student support. This elementary school ranked #2 among elementary schools in the Washoe County School District and ranked #4 in Nevada Elementary Schools.

Caughlin Ranch has achieved top ELA and math scores for two years, earning praise from families and officials. WCSD is investing $950,000 to expand Communities in Schools support services to 24 schools in 2025–26. Additionally, Pine and Traner Middle Schools will be replaced with modern PreK–5 schools, with Pine’s new facility opening by 2028