Top 3 Best 89120 Nevada Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 791 students in 89120, NV.
The top ranked public charter schools in 89120, NV are Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs, Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School and Discovery Charter School Sandhill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 89120 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in 89120, NV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89120, NV Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3975 S Sandhill Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 89120 Nevada

89120, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5850 Euclid Avenue
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
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
5710 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 89120, NV?
How many public charter schools are located in 89120?
3 public charter schools are located in 89120.
What is the racial composition of students in 89120?
89120 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

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