For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,690 students in 89142, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89142, NV are East Career And Technical Academy High School, Jenkins Earl N Elementary School and Iverson Mervin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89142 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89142, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89142, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #22.
Jenkins Earl N Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6950 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3200
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Iverson Mervin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1575 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-7260
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Goldfarb Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1651 Orchard Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-1550
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Mendoza John F Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Sloan Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Wengert Cyril Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Winterwood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8600
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Las Vegas High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 E Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-0180
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-0180
Grades: 9-12
| 2,552 students
Rank: #88.
Harney Kathleen & Tim Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1580 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3240
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89142, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89142, NV include East Career And Technical Academy High School, Jenkins Earl N Elementary School and Iverson Mervin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89142?
8 public schools are located in 89142.
What is the racial composition of students in 89142?
89142 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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