6.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Henderson, Nevada

68 schools · 42 Elementary · 8 Middle · 9 High · 9 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 57

Private: 11

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.7/10

Estimated Scores: 15%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.7/10
Median household income: $90,730
Median home value: $464,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 66%

How Henderson compares

Nevada rank

#12 of 35

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Nevada avg (6.2)

Median household income

$91k

115% of Nevada median

Schools in this city

65

About Schools in Henderson, Nevada

Henderson's public school system spans 55 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across the city's established and newer neighborhoods. The system averages 6.8 out of 10 citywide — a solid baseline that reflects consistent performance across most of the district. What stands out is the concentration of strong performers: 24 schools, or 44% of all ranked public schools, score 7 or higher out of 10. That ratio is meaningful for parents weighing Henderson against other metro areas.

Elementary options lead the city's performance rankings. Newton Ulis ES, Kesterson Lorna J ES, and Brown Hannah Marie ES each earn 8.8 out of 10 — the highest scores in Henderson. McCaw Gordon ES follows closely at 8.7, and Gibson James ES rounds out the top five at 8.5. These five schools signal that Henderson's strongest elementary options are genuinely competitive, not outliers inflated by a weak peer group. Parents targeting elementary enrollment should note that high-scoring schools are distributed across different parts of the city rather than concentrated in one corridor.

The 6.8 citywide average also means roughly half the district's schools score below that mark. Families flexible on address have real upside: a deliberate address decision in Henderson can place a child in a school scoring 2 or more points above the city average. That gap translates to measurable differences in tested proficiency and academic programming. Parents less flexible on location should look at individual school scores carefully rather than assuming neighborhood proximity equals quality.

Practically speaking, Henderson rewards research. The city's 55 ranked schools create enough variation that side-by-side comparisons matter. Start with the school score relative to the 6.8 average, check whether it clears the 7.0 threshold that marks the top 44% of the city, and factor in program fit for older students. The elementary tier is the city's clearest strength, with multiple schools clustered near the top of the 8-point range. Families entering the district at the elementary level have the most high-scoring options to choose from.

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Elementary Schools

42 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Newton Ulis ES 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	8.8
2	Kesterson Lorna J ES 546 students · Pre-K–5th	546	Pre-K–5th	8.8
3	Brown Hannah Marie ES 661 students · Pre-K–5th	661	Pre-K–5th	8.8
4	McCaw Gordon ES 742 students · Pre-K–5th	742	Pre-K–5th	8.7
5	Gibson James ES 411 students · Pre-K–5th	411	Pre-K–5th	8.5
6	Wolff Elise L ES 750 students · Pre-K–5th	750	Pre-K–5th	8.4
7	Cox David M ES 491 students · Pre-K–5th	491	Pre-K–5th	8.2
8	Vanderburg John ES 554 students · Pre-K–5th	554	Pre-K–5th	8.2
9	Hinman Edna F ES 373 students · Pre-K–5th	373	Pre-K–5th	8.1
10	Walker J Marlan Int'l School ES 552 students · Pre-K–5th	552	Pre-K–5th	8.1
11	Smalley James E & A Rae ES 707 students · Pre-K–5th	707	Pre-K–5th	8.1
12	Stevens Josh ES 789 students · Pre-K–5th	789	Pre-K–5th	8.1
13	Morrow Sue H ES 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	8.0
14	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada 1,191 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,191	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
15	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon 901 students · Kindergarten–5th	901	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
16	Signature Preparatory 1,006 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,006	Kindergarten–8th	7.5
17	Dooley John ES 339 students · Pre-K–5th	339	Pre-K–5th	7.4
18	Treem Harriet ES 493 students · Pre-K–5th	493	Pre-K–5th	7.4
19	Twitchell Neil C ES 541 students · Pre-K–5th	541	Pre-K–5th	7.0
20	Coral Academy Eastgate 582 students · Kindergarten–5th	582	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
21	Taylor Glen C ES 628 students · Pre-K–5th	628	Pre-K–5th	6.9
22	McDoniel Estes M ES 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	6.6
23	Ellis Robert & Sandy ES 882 students · Pre-K–5th	882	Pre-K–5th	6.5
24	Galloway Fay ES 485 students · Pre-K–5th	485	Pre-K–5th	6.4
25	Lamping Frank ES 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	6.3

Show 17 more elementary schools

26	Bartlett Selma F ES 541 students · Pre-K–5th	541	Pre-K–5th	6.1
27	Wallin Shirley & Bill ES 702 students · Pre-K–5th	702	Pre-K–5th	6.0
28	Mack Nate ES 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	5.8
29	Legacy Traditional School Cadence 1,185 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,185	Kindergarten–8th	5.6
30	Thorpe Jim ES 397 students · Pre-K–5th	397	Pre-K–5th	5.5
31	Somerset Academy Stephanie 956 students · Kindergarten–8th	956	Kindergarten–8th	5.4
32	Taylor Robert L ES 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	5.0
33	Roberts Aggie ES 496 students · Pre-K–5th	496	Pre-K–5th	5.0
34	Sewell C T ES 511 students · Pre-K–5th	511	Pre-K–5th	3.8
35	Silver Sands Montessori 242 students · Kindergarten–8th	242	Kindergarten–8th	3.4
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FOOTHILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 237 students · Pre-K–8th	237	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 264 students · Pre-K–8th	264	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	GREATER LAS VEGAS ACADEMY Private 55 students · Kindergarten–8th	55	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
4	GREEN VALLEY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 63 students · Pre-K–2nd	63	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
5	YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL OF LAS VEGAS Private 182 students · Pre-K–8th	182	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Private 340 students · Pre-K–8th	340	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	GREEN VALLEY METHODIST PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Private 9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	9	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS 1,533 students · 6th–8th	1,533	6th–8th	7.9
2	Miller Bob MS 1,449 students · 6th–8th	1,449	6th–8th	6.9
3	Brown B Mahlon JHS 779 students · 6th–8th	779	6th–8th	6.6
4	Coral Academy Windmill 415 students · 5th–7th	415	5th–7th	6.4
5	Mannion Jack & Terry MS 1,390 students · 6th–8th	1,390	6th–8th	6.4
6	Greenspun Barbara & Hank JHS 1,341 students · 6th–8th	1,341	6th–8th	5.8
7	Webb Del E MS 1,640 students · 6th–8th	1,640	6th–8th	5.8
8	Burkholder Lyal MS 498 students · 6th–8th	498	6th–8th	5.7

High Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Coral Academy Sandy Ridge 867 students · 8th–12th	867	8th–12th	7.8
2	Coronado HS 3,156 students · 9th–12th	3,156	9th–12th	7.3
3	College of So NV HS South 138 students · 11th–12th	138	11th–12th	7.2
4	Nevada State High School Henderson 229 students · 11th–12th	229	11th–12th	7.0
5	Green Valley HS 2,640 students · 9th–12th	2,640	9th–12th	6.8
6	Foothill HS 2,362 students · 9th–12th	2,362	9th–12th	6.6
7	Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS 2,514 students · 9th–12th	2,514	9th–12th	6.2
8	Liberty HS 3,270 students · 9th–12th	3,270	9th–12th	5.4
9	Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson 118 students · 11th–12th	118	11th–12th	5.2

Other Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon 2,183 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,183	Kindergarten–12th	6.2
2	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence 2,299 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,299	Kindergarten–12th	5.0
3	Sports Leadership and Management Academy 1,843 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,843	Kindergarten–12th	4.4
4	Coral Academy Cadence 1,573 students · Kindergarten–9th	1,573	Kindergarten–9th	—
5	Pinecrest Academy Virtual 117 students · 6th–11th	117	6th–11th	—
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	LAKE MEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 723 students · Pre-K–12th	723	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	STRONG GENERATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 33 students · Kindergarten–9th	33	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated
3	GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 557 students · Pre-K–12th	557	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	AMERICAN HERITAGE ACADEMY Private 752 students · Kindergarten–12th	752	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Henderson

Henderson, Nevada · 68 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 8 ZIP codes

Median Income

$90,730

Median Home Value

$464,500

Median Rent

$1,782/mo

Population

336,833

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Community Profile

Henderson has a median household income of $90,730. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $464,500, with a median rent of $1,782/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Nevada
Total Schools: 68
Elementary: 42
Middle: 8
High: 9
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.7/10

Resources

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School Districts (2)

State Sponsored Charter Schools

81 schools · 61,883 students

Clark County

383 schools · 309,394 students

Nearby Cities

Las Vegas (358 schools)

12 mi

Boulder City (5 schools)

12 mi

North Las Vegas (15 schools)

15 mi

N. Las Vegas (44 schools)

16 mi

Blue Diamond (1 school)

20 mi

Goodsprings (1 school)

26 mi

Other Major Cities in Nevada

Top metros statewide by school count.

Reno 97 schools Sparks 38 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Henderson, Nevada

How many schools are in Henderson, Nevada?

Henderson has 68 schools, including 57 public and 11 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Henderson, Nevada?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Henderson is 6.7 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is Newton Ulis ES with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked elementary school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is Newton Ulis ES with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked middle school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked high school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is Coral Academy Sandy Ridge with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Henderson, Nevada?

Henderson is served by 2 school districts: State Sponsored Charter Schools, Clark County.

What is the education level in Henderson, Nevada?

According to Census data, 37% of adults in Henderson have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Henderson, Nevada?

The median household income in Henderson is approximately $90,730 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Henderson, Nevada?

Yes, Henderson has 11 private schools alongside 57 public schools. The top-rated private school is Foothills Montessori School with a score of 8.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Henderson, Nevada?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Henderson is 21.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Henderson, Nevada?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.