For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,633 students in 89129, NV (there are 5 private schools, serving 710 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 89129, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89129, NV are Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School, Conners Eileen Elementary School and Garehime Edith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89129 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89129, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89129, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 W Gilmore Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6710
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6710
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #22.
Conners Eileen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Shadow Peak Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-1402
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Garehime Edith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3850 Campbell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6000
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenberg Dorothy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7770 Delhi Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4680
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Leavitt Justice Myron E Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 Quadrel St
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4699
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4699
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #66.
Kahre Marc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7887 W Gowan Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4660
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4550 N Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Molasky Irwin & Susan Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7801 W Gilmore Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-3400
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
89129, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4550 N Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Quest Academy West Alexander (Closed 2020)
Charter School
7550 W. Alexander Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 631-4751
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 631-4751
Grades: K
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89129, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89129, NV include Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School, Conners Eileen Elementary School and Garehime Edith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89129?
8 public schools are located in 89129.
What percentage of students in 89129 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 89129 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89129?
89129 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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