For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 512 students in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public school in Rancho Oakey is Wasden Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wasden Howard Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Palomino Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4239
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4239
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas, NV include Wasden Howard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Rancho Oakey, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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