Nevada is the #40 largest school system in the United States, serving 479,518 students across the 775 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 172 private schools, serving 29,881 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Nevada is 28%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 44%.
The top-ranked public schools in Nevada are Davidson Academy, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, and Tmcc Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 73%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NV) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
6%
Hispanic
45%
Black
12%
White
27%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
8%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Rank: #33.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 10-12
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
College Of So Nv High School West
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 11-12
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Coral Academy Tamarus
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
8185 Tamarus St
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Rank: #1010.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Best Nevada Public Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked public schools in Nevada include Davidson Academy, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, and Tmcc Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in Nevada?
775 public schools are located in Nevada.
What percentage of students in Nevada go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Minority enrollment in Nevada is 73%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Nevada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nevada include: Eagle Valley Middle School vs. Carson Middle School, Carson Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Spring Creek High School vs. Elko High School
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