For the 2025 school year, there are 29 magnet public elementary schools serving 25,769 students in Nevada.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Nevada are Ted Hunsberger Elementary School, Caughlin Ranch Elementary School and Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #55.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #66.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9601 Red Hills Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #77.
Lied Stem Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4620
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,564 students
Rank: #88.
Hyde Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Hinson St
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4260
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #99.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 766 students
Rank: #1111.
O'callaghan Mike Middle School I3 Learn Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Radwick Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7340
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7340
Grades: 6-8
| 1,426 students
Rank: #1212.
White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1661 Galleria Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0777
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0777
Grades: 6-8
| 1,533 students
Rank: #1313.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1414.
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7701 Ducharme Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4480
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,298 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hoggard Mabel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 N Tonopah Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4740
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4851 E Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-8830
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-8830
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1717.
Mackey Jo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2726 Englestad Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7139
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7139
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1818.
Guinn Kenny C Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4150 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5900
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #1919.
Heard Lomie G Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4497 Kell Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-4920
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #2020.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gilbert Cvt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Cartier Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4730
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2323.
Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1735 D St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7113
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7113
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #2424.
Knudson K O Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Atlantic St
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7470
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7470
Grades: 6-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #2525.
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #2626.
Gibson Robert O Middle School Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4700
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #2727.
Cashman James Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4622 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5880
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #2828.
Bridger Jim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2505 N Bruce St
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7185
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7185
Grades: 6-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #2929.
Martin Roy W Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 28th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7922
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Nevada?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Nevada include Ted Hunsberger Elementary School, Caughlin Ranch Elementary School and Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
29 magnet public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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