Best 89027 Nevada Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,110 students in 89027, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89027, NV are Virgin Valley Elementary School and Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89027 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89027, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89027, NV Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virgin Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Woodbury Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89027, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89027, NV include Virgin Valley Elementary School and Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89027?
2 public elementary schools are located in 89027.
What is the racial composition of students in 89027?
89027 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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