For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,797 students in 89178, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89178, NV are Doral Academy Cactus, Thompson Tyrone Elementary School and Forbuss Robert L Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89178 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89178, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89178, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Cactus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9025 West Cactus Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Grades: K-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Forbuss Robert L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 S Grand Canyon Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-6840
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Gunderson Barry And June Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10155 Marnie St
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2560
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2560
Grades: 6-8
| 1,336 students
Rank: #55.
Wright William V Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8425 Bob Fisk Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5701
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5701
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
Reedom Carolyn S Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10025 Rumrill St
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5702
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5702
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89178, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89178, NV include Doral Academy Cactus, Thompson Tyrone Elementary School and Forbuss Robert L Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89178?
6 public schools are located in 89178.
What is the racial composition of students in 89178?
89178 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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