Top 10 Best Nevada Special Education Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 special education public schools serving 875 students in Nevada.
The top ranked special education public schools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Variety Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Nevada (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: PK-5
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: PK-5
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Miller John F
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
3626 S Pecos-mcleod
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7463
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
240 S Rock Blvd Ste 101
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-0685
Grades: PK
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
25 E. Goldfield Avenue
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-0029
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
3656 S. Pecos-mcleod Interconn
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8692
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
Magnet School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public schools in Nevada?
The top ranked special education public schools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Variety Elementary School.
How many special education public schools are located in Nevada?
16 special education public schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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