For the 2024-25 school year, there are 314 public schools serving 258,280 students in Las Vegas, NV (there are 86 private schools, serving 17,539 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Las Vegas, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NV are College Of So Nv High School West, Coral Academy Tamarus and Advanced Technologies Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Vegas, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Las Vegas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Las Vegas, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10135 W Quail Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #2121.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8530
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8530
Grades: K-12
| 2,314 students
Rank: #2222.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2323.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2424.
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7431 Egan Crest Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #2525.
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8455 O'hare Road
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #2626.
Nevada State High School Southwest
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7885 West Sunset Road Suite 1
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2727.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #2828.
Doral Academy Saddle
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9625 West Saddle Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 776-6491
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 776-6491
Grades: K-8
| 993 students
Rank: #2929.
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7058 Sky Pointe Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Grades: K-12
| 2,114 students
Rank: #3030.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9601 Red Hills Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #3131.
Nevada State High School Northwest
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7240 West Azure Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 130 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Bilbray James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9370 Brent Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Horse Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-4501
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-4501
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Amplus Durango
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,662 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11141 S Pioneer Wy
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
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Las Vegas, Nevada 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
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
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
3855 Timberlake Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Grades: PK-2
| 891 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
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
Juvenile Detention 3-5 Es (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
2260 Betty Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 799-7390
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 799-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Las Vegas Charter School Of The Deaf (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
10094 Catalina Canyon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
42 Baer Dr. Nafb
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4920
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Miley Achievement Center Sec School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6171 West Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-6126
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-6126
Grades: 3-12
| 70 students
Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3801 E. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Morris, W & V Credit Retrievalbehav Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NV include College Of So Nv High School West, Coral Academy Tamarus and Advanced Technologies Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in Las Vegas?
314 public schools are located in Las Vegas.
What percentage of students in Las Vegas go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Las Vegas are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Las Vegas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Las Vegas 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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