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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nevada Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 blue ribbon public schools serving 21,528 students in Nevada.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and Ted Hunsberger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Gr: K-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Bonner John W Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Rogich Sig Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2121.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Steele Judith D Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Thompson Sandra L Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Dooley John Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2531 Vegas Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Smith Helen M Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Hill Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 E Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3550 S Kevin Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada?
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Nevada?
35 blue ribbon public schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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