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Best Nevada Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 special education public schools serving 652 students in Nevada.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Variety Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Willow Elementary School
Special Education School
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Elementary School
Special Education School
3656 S. Pecos-mcleod Interconn
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8692
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Variety Elementary School.
How many special education public schools are located in Nevada?
11 special education public schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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