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Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Nevada (2026)
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Best Nevada Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 alternative public elementary schools serving 1,466 students in Nevada.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nevada are Summit View Youth J-shs, Independence High School and Mission High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit View Youth J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5730 Range Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Spring Mountain J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Sr 89038 Box 252
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 3-5
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention 3-5 Elementary School
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 3-5
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Quest Program
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Jude's Healing Center
Alternative School
115 Healing Center Drive
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 855-9765
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nevada include Summit View Youth J-shs, Independence High School and Mission High School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
20 alternative public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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