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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Las Vegas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 314 public schools serving 252,508 students in Las Vegas, NV (there are 79 private schools, serving 16,878 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Las Vegas, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NV are Coral Academy Tamarus, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Vegas, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Las Vegas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Las Vegas, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coral Academy Tamarus
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8185 Tamarus St
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Gr: K-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
College Of So Nv High School West
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Gr: 11-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Staton Ethel W Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Sageberry Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada St Rose
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1385 E. Cactus Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 750-9150
Gr: K-8 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Coral Academy Centennial Hills
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7951 Deer Springs Way
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 685-4333
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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.
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8151 N. Shaumber Road
Las Vegas, NV 89166
(702) 489-2473
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Doral Academy Cactus
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9025 West Cactus Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Gr: K-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Amplus Rainbow
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7077 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 970-6800
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Doral Academy West Pebble
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6435 W. Pebble
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 916-4320
Gr: K-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8740
Gr: K-12 | 2,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8455 O'hare Road
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Doral Academy Saddle
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9625 West Saddle Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 776-6491
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7058 Sky Pointe Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Gr: K-12 | 2,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10135 W Quail Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7431 Egan Crest Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11141 S Pioneer Wy
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7077 W. Wigwam Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 637-1776
Gr: K-8 | 1,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Bilbray James Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9370 Brent Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lied Stem Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5350 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9601 Red Hills Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Nevada State High School Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7240 West Azure Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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