For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,555 students in 89120, NV (there are 4 private schools, serving 154 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 89120, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89120, NV are Southeast Career Technical Academy High School, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs and Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89120 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89120, NV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89120, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Tomiyasu Bill Y Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Annie Oakley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7770
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
French Doris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3235 E Hacienda
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7730
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3975 S Sandhill Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Rank: #77.
Harmon Harley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4820 E. Mesa Vista Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7740
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7740
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Del Sol Academy Of Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E Patrick Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 2,511 students
Rank: #99.
Cannon Helen C Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Euclid Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
89120, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 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
5710 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89120, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89120, NV include Southeast Career Technical Academy High School, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs and Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89120?
9 public schools are located in 89120.
What percentage of students in 89120 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 89120 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89120?
89120 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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