For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,930 students in 89149, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 89149, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89149, NV are Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School, Northwest Career-technical Academy High School and Divich Kenneth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89149 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89149, NV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89149, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #33.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 1,020 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Sandra L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine School Mountain View
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6610 Grand Montecito Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 253-0251
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 253-0251
Grades: K-6
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Darnell Marshall C Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9480 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6630
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #77.
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8680 W Hammer Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4580
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,865 students
Rank: #99.
Escobedo Edmundo Eddie Sr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Echelon Point Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4560
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4560
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1010.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Grades: K
| 20 students
89149, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Peterson Center Behavior Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10250 West Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6680
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6680
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89149, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89149, NV include Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School, Northwest Career-technical Academy High School and Divich Kenneth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89149?
11 public schools are located in 89149.
What percentage of students in 89149 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 89149 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89149?
89149 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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