For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,924 students in 89015, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 989 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 89015, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89015, NV are Mccaw Gordon Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89015 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89015, NV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89015, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Signature Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 224-2809
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 224-2809
Grades: K-8
| 978 students
Rank: #88.
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #99.
Burkholder Lyal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 W Van Wagenen
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Sewell C T Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Lake Mead Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8940
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8940
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Palo Verde Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Robert L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8950
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8950
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinecrest Academy Virtual
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 954-4777
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 954-4777
Grades: 6-10
| 78 students
89015, 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
450 Merlayne Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89015, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89015, NV include Mccaw Gordon Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson.
How many public schools are located in 89015?
13 public schools are located in 89015.
What percentage of students in 89015 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 89015 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89015?
89015 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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