7771 Tortoise Shell Dr
Reno, NV 89521

Me personally the school is alright. It is an unfortunate fact that many of the students are unmotivated and there is a big drug problem there.

My experiences dealing with Hugh Gallagher Elementary and it's staff have been positive. We performed copious research into the schools and school districts during our housing search. Anyone can look up a schools report card online and it is a great first step. Beyond that, I wanted to know the long term outcomes of rhese students, the graduation rates, how many went on to college and had what type of careers. I am not a snob. I wanted to give my children and grandchildren every opportunity whereas certian choices may have limited them instead. I completed exhausting research searching as far South as Markleeville, Smith Valley, Topaz; East well into California, West to Yerrington, Silver Springs, Fallon, Fernley, and North up as the region around Pyramid Lake and across Westerly into California in areas like Truckee and Lake Tahoe. I researched all of the local School Districts in Washoe, Douglas, Carson... When you buy a home, you are also slating your children's educational system and future possibilities so I knew I couldn't afford to make a mistake. Of course I did find some good schools here and there however I was most impressed with Storey County and more specifically the Virginia City Schools. I went the final step and visited, unannounced, as if I were any other parent there to deal with school bussiness. After all of this I was very comfortable purchasing a home slated to this school district, these specific schools, more specifically Hugh Gallagher Elementry.Enrolling a child here is painless and streamlined. The staff is educated, friendly and on task to educate our children. Furthermore they care and that is something you cannot buy.

Generally it's the parents who have an axe to grind who comment. The lack of comments show most parents are very happy with this school! I for one think it's great. Tiny class sizes, lots of attention from teachers. Efficient teaching methods leading to minimal homework so kids also have time to be kids. Strong science and math spike. My child has excelled in this environment. All the kids seem friendly and happy, which in itself is a good endorsement.