For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 alternative public elementary schools serving 1,799 students in Nevada.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nevada are Summit View Youth J-shs, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Nevada (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit View Youth J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5730 Range Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Mission High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Spring Mountain J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Sr 89038 Box Butte 252
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 656 students
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Grades: 1-12
| 206 students
Rank: #99.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Turning Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #1313.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #1414.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nevada?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nevada include Summit View Youth J-shs, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and Independence High School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
17 alternative public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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