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Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in Nevada (2026)

Public schools in Nevada achieve an average science proficiency of 26% (2026).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in Nevada is Davidson Academy, with ≥90%.
Science Proficiency Range: 52% 90% Avg. Science Proficiency: 58%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-12
1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travi
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Rank: #22.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 69%
Grades: K-8
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Rank: #55.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Rank: #66.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-5
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Rank: #1212.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 6-8
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Rank: #1313.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 8-12
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Oasis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-12
920 West Williams Avenue Ste 1
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-5437
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 6-8
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: K-8
8151 N. Shaumber Road
Las Vegas, NV 89166
(702) 489-2473
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Webb Del E Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 6-8
2200 Reunion Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Rank: #2020.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 6-8
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Meadow Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 7-8
91 N 4th Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Virginia City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 6-8
127 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Rank: #2323.
White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 6-8
1661 Galleria Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0777
Rank: #2424.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada St Rose
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: K-8
1385 E. Cactus Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 750-9150
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Cox David M Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
280 Clark Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: K-8
3725 Butch Cassidy Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-12
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Garrett Elton M Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-8
1200 Ave G
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8290
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: K-8
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Amplus Durango
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: K-12
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: 5-8
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nevada average public schools science proficiency?
The Nevada average public schools science proficiency is 26%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in Nevada?
The best top-ranked public schools in Nevada include Davidson Academy, Roy Gomm Elementary School and Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Nevada?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Nevada is Davidson Academy, with a value of ≥90%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Davidson Academy, with a value of ≥90%.

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