For the 2024-25 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 53,869 students in Henderson, NV (there are 23 private schools, serving 5,164 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Henderson, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%). Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School and Vanderburg John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson, NV (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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
Rank: #1616.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1717.
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1818.
Twitchell Neil C Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2060 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1919.
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Scholar St
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #2020.
Newton Ulis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
571 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #2121.
Miller Bob Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Cozy Hill Cir
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,532 students
Rank: #2222.
Coronado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Coronado Center Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,365 students
Rank: #2323.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #2424.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Grades: K-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #2525.
Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2626.
Nevada State High School Henderson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 246 students
Rank: #2727.
Webb Del E Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Reunion Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 1,582 students
Rank: #2828.
Gibson James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Leisure Cir
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #2929.
Cox David M Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
280 Clark Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #3030.
Stevens Josh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Dave Wood Circle
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #3131.
Bartlett Selma F Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1961 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #3232.
Mcdoniel Estes M Es
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #3333.
Mannion Jack & Terry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #3434.
Dooley John Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3535.
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Grades: K-8
| 958 students
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Henderson, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 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
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
Las Vegas Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2657 Windmill Parkway #210
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 762-2254
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 762-2254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3170 Laurel Ave
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School and Vanderburg John Elementary School. Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
57 public schools are located in Henderson.
What percentage of students in Henderson go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Henderson are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henderson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henderson include: Treem Harriet Elementary School vs. Thorpe Jim Elementary School, Thorpe Jim Elementary School vs. Treem Harriet Elementary School, Liberty High School vs. Coronado High School
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