For the 2024-25 school year, there are 450 public schools serving 364,734 students in Clark County, NV (there are 119 private schools, serving 23,864 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clark County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Blue Diamond Elementary School and College Of So Nv High School West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Grades: K-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
College Of So Nv High School West
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Grades: 11-12
| 187 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coral Academy Tamarus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8185 Tamarus St
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Grades: K-4
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #66.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #88.
College Of So Nv High School South
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Grades: 11-12
| 119 students
Rank: #99.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Grades: PK-5
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1010.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
675 E. Dale Ave.
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Grades: K-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Staton Ethel W Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Sageberry Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #1313.
Wolff Elise L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Seven Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #1414.
Coral Academy Windmill
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2150 Windmill Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Grades: 5-7
| 404 students
Rank: #1515.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #1616.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bonner John W Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Grades: K-5
| 871 students
Rank: #1919.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #2020.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Coral Academy Eastgate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7777 Eastgate Rd
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Grades: K-7
| 581 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada St Rose
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1385 E. Cactus Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 750-9150
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 750-9150
Grades: K-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #2323.
Coral Academy Centennial Hills
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7951 Deer Springs Way
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 685-4333
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 685-4333
Grades: K-8
| 691 students
Rank: #2424.
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8151 N. Shaumber Road
Las Vegas, NV 89166
(702) 489-2473
Las Vegas, NV 89166
(702) 489-2473
Grades: K-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #2525.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #2626.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 902 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Doral Academy Cactus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9025 West Cactus Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Grades: K-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #3030.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Amplus Rainbow
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7077 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 970-6800
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 970-6800
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Chapata Drive
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #3333.
Doral Academy West Pebble
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6435 W. Pebble
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 916-4320
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 916-4320
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #3434.
Rogich Sig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,587 students
Rank: #3535.
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Artella Avenue
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Grades: PK-5
| 1,022 students
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Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Individualized Study Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4601 W. Bonanz
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4601 W. Bonanza Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Grades: 7-12
| 612 students
Academy Of Individualized Study (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2701 E St Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8636
Grades: K-12
| 590 students
Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 948-6000
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 948-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
444 West Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8300
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2750 S Needles Hwy
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-3378
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-3378
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Biltmore Continuation High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
801 Veteran's Memorial Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4560 W Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 8-12
| 321 students
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Child Haven 6-12 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
601 N. Pecos #70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 455-5230
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 455-5230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Child Haven K-12 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Clark County Team Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3909 Maryland Pkwy, Suite 205
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Cowan - Sunset So High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5300 E. Russel Road
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-6370
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-6370
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3855 Timberlake Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Grades: PK-2
| 891 students
Desert Rose Adult High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
444 W. Brooks Av
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
245 N. Pecos Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Desert Willow Sec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
4550 N Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Detention Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
6650 W Reno Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
5350 Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7272
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
1139 N. Linn Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Freedom Prog Impact - Alternative Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-9
| 9 students
2825 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-5950
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
High Desert State Prison (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
22010 Cold Creek Rd.
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 879-6682
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 879-6682
Grades: AE
| n/a students
450 Merlayne Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
450 E Merlayne Dr
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-8990
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-8990
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2601 Sunrise Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2625 E. St. Louis Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2701 E Saint Louis Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizon Satellite High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2701 East St. Louis
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8625
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8625
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Box 539
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 382-8011
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 382-8011
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clark County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Blue Diamond Elementary School and College Of So Nv High School West.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
450 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clark County include: Scherkenbach William & Mary Elementary School vs. Bilbray James Elementary School, Mcmillan James B Elementary School vs. Katz Edythe & Lloyd Elementary School, Katz Edythe & Lloyd Elementary School vs. Mcmillan James B Elementary School
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