For the 2026 school year, there are 6 online public schools serving 6,937 students in Nevada.
Nevada online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Academy Of Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7495 West Azure Drive #120
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 350-1472
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 350-1472
Gr: 4-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Court Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Gr: K-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Nv Learning Academy J-shs
(Math: 9% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Gr: 6-12 | 3,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Nevada Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Double Eagle Court Suite 1
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 826-4200
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 826-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Nevada Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8645 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 407-1825
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 407-1825
Gr: 6-12 | 1,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Nevada?
6 online public schools are available for Nevada students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Nevada?
Nevada online public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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