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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Nevada (2026)

The most improved public schools in Nevada are Blue Diamond Elementary School, Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical and Jacobsen High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 200 484 Avg. Improved Rank: 301

Most Improved Public Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +484
(from 490 to 6)
Grades: PK-5
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +444
(from 490 to 46)
Grades: 9-12
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Rank: #33.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +422
(from 563 to 141)
Grades: 7-12
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +384
(from 525 to 141)
Grades: 6-12
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Gabbs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +384
(from 525 to 141)
Grades: PK-5
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +384
(from 525 to 141)
Grades: PK-5
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #77.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +379
(from 582 to 203)
Grades: PK-6
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Rank: #88.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +364
(from 490 to 126)
Grades: PK-8
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Rank: #99.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +360
(from 525 to 165)
Grades: PK-8
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Rank: #1010.
Imlay Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +359
(from 490 to 131)
Grades: K-5
380 Main Street
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gabbs Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +349
(from 490 to 141)
Grades: 6-8
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +349
(from 490 to 141)
Grades: PK-12
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Rank: #1313.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +329
(from 470 to 141)
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #1414.
Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +305
(from 593 to 288)
Grades: PK-5
1735 D St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7113
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +300
(from 313 to 13)
Grades: PK-5
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +300
(from 368 to 68)
Grades: K-8
905 W Main Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +300
(from 409 to 109)
Grades: PK-5
5150 Whispering Sands Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6690
Rank: #1818.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +297
(from 580 to 283)
Grades: PK-8
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Rank: #1919.
O'callaghan Mike Middle School I3 Learn Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +285
(from 433 to 148)
Grades: 6-8
1450 Radwick Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7340
Rank: #2020.
Fitzgerald H P Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +282
(from 601 to 319)
Grades: PK-5
2651 N Revere St
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-0600
Rank: #2121.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +269
(from 601 to 332)
Grades: PK-5
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Rank: #2222.
Diaz Ruben P Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +252
(from 575 to 323)
Grades: PK-5
4450 E Owens Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-2120
Rank: #2323.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +251
(from 575 to 324)
Grades: 6-12
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Rank: #2424.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +248
(from 605 to 357)
Grades: PK-5
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Rank: #2525.
Lund Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +242
(from 536 to 294)
Grades: K-5
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Rank: #2626.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +238
(from 518 to 280)
Grades: K-6
1378 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3837
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lied Stem Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +230
(from 318 to 88)
Grades: 6-8
5350 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4620
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Herron Fay Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +230
(from 540 to 310)
Grades: PK-5
2421 N Kenneth
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7123
Rank: #2929.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +229
(from 390 to 161)
Grades: 6-12
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Rank: #3030.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +227
(from 394 to 167)
Grades: PK-4
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Rank: #3131.
Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +224
(from 523 to 299)
Grades: PK-5
5700 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2550
Rank: #3232.
Panaca Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +217
(from 285 to 68)
Grades: PK-6
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Rank: #3333.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +207
(from 490 to 283)
Grades: 3-6
120 Main Street
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Rank: #3434.
Mcgill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +203
(from 535 to 332)
Grades: PK-5
25 Avenue F
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Rank: #3535.
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +200
(from 475 to 275)
Grades: PK-5
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
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