Approximately 79% of public school students in Nevada are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nevada is Alt School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Nevada (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Alt School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Boulder City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1101 Fifth St
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8200
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8200
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
7431 Egan Crest Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Bryan Richard H Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8050 Cielo Vista Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 799-1460
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 799-1460
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Dyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Equipo Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
4131 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
800 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3500
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3500
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Gabbs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Gabbs High School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Gabbs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Goodsprings Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
385 W San Pedro Ave
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 874-1378
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 874-1378
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Hawthorne Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Kings River
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Lummis William Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
9000 Hillpointe Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 799-4380
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 799-4380
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Lundy Earl B Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4405 Yellow Pine Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89124
(702) 872-5438
Las Vegas, NV 89124
(702) 872-5438
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Lyon Mack Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
179 S Andersen
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-8610
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-8610
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Mccall Quannah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
800 E Carey Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7149
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7149
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Mcdermitt High School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Miller John F
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Mineral County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Mission High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Mt Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Nevada Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-8
1780 Betty Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 301-8118
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 301-8118
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Nv Rise Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
2525 Emerson Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 489-4886
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 489-4886
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nevada average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Nevada average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 79%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nevada?
The best top ranked public schools in Nevada include Alt School, Blue Diamond Elementary School and Boulder City High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nevada?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nevada is Alt School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Alt School, with a value of 100%.
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