7.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Henderson, Nevada

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

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 57

Private: 11

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 7.1/10

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Choosing a school in Henderson?

Use this page to compare every school in Henderson by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Clark County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Henderson for 2026 are Mccaw Gordon ES (9.6/10), Smalley James E & a Rae ES (9.4/10), and Mcdoniel Estes M ES (9.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Mccaw Gordon ES

Rates 9.6/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Henderson schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Henderson

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 68). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Mccaw Gordon ES	9.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	100th
2	Smalley James E & a Rae ES	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	99th
3	Mcdoniel Estes M ES	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	98th
4	Wolff Elise L ES	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	98th
5	Vanderburg John ES	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	97th
6	Stevens Josh ES	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	96th
7	Ellis Robert & Sandy ES	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	95th
8	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	94th
9	Newton Ulis ES	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	91th
10	Foothills Montessori School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	100th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.1/10
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

#6 of 35

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Nevada avg (6.4)

Median household income

$91k

116% of Nevada median

Schools in this city

65

Education Snapshot

Henderson, Nevada

Henderson's school landscape covers 68 schools across 2 districts, enrolling roughly 57,272 students. The system leans elementary: 42 campuses feed into 8 middle schools and 9 high schools, with 9 additional other or combined programs. Among 65 scored schools, Henderson averages 7.1/10 on the MySchoolScout composite — 0.7 points above Nevada's state average of 6.4/10. Sixteen charter schools account for roughly 24% of all Henderson campuses, providing a substantial public-choice field alongside the traditional district structure. The economic profile reinforces the ratings picture: the median household income of $87,740 sits 12% above Nevada's state median of $78,425, and 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — both above state norms. On composite ratings, household income, and adult degree attainment, Henderson's numbers consistently clear Nevada state averages, making it a strong-performing market within the state.

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	Mccaw Gordon ES 742 students · Pre-K–5th	742	Pre-K–5th	9.6
2	Smalley James E & a Rae ES 707 students · Pre-K–5th	707	Pre-K–5th	9.4
3	Mcdoniel Estes M ES 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	9.1
4	Wolff Elise L ES 750 students · Pre-K–5th	750	Pre-K–5th	9.1
5	Vanderburg John ES 554 students · Pre-K–5th	554	Pre-K–5th	9.0
6	Stevens Josh ES 789 students · Pre-K–5th	789	Pre-K–5th	8.9
7	Ellis Robert & Sandy ES 882 students · Pre-K–5th	882	Pre-K–5th	8.9
8	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada 1,191 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,191	Kindergarten–8th	8.8
9	Newton Ulis ES 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	8.6
10	Lamping Frank ES 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	8.5

Show all 42 elementary schools in Henderson

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon Somerset Academy Stephanie Mack Nate ES Gibson James ES Cox David M ES Twitchell Neil C ES Wallin Shirley & Bill ES Treem Harriet ES Coral Academy Eastgate Kesterson Lorna J ES Signature Preparatory Bartlett Selma F ES Taylor Glen C ES Galloway Fay ES Walker J Marlan Int'l School ES Morrow Sue H ES Brown Hannah Marie ES Dooley John ES Legacy Traditional School Cadence Thorpe Jim ES Hinman Edna F ES Roberts Aggie ES Sewell C T ES Taylor Robert L ES Silver Sands Montessori Foothills Montessori School Private Henderson International School Private Greater Las Vegas Academy Private Green Valley Lutheran School Private Yeshiva Day School of Las Vegas Private St Anthony of Padua School St Francis of Assisi Private Green Valley Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten Private

Middle Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Coral Academy Windmill 415 students · 5th–7th	415	5th–7th	8.2
2	White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS 1,533 students · 6th–8th	1,533	6th–8th	8.0
3	Miller Bob MS 1,449 students · 6th–8th	1,449	6th–8th	7.8
4	Mannion Jack & Terry MS 1,390 students · 6th–8th	1,390	6th–8th	7.7
5	Webb Del E MS 1,640 students · 6th–8th	1,640	6th–8th	7.5
6	Greenspun Barbara & Hank Jhs 1,341 students · 6th–8th	1,341	6th–8th	6.1
7	Burkholder Lyal MS 498 students · 6th–8th	498	6th–8th	6.0
8	Brown B Mahlon Jhs 779 students · 6th–8th	779	6th–8th	5.6

High Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	College of So Nv HS South 138 students · 11th–12th	138	11th–12th	8.1
2	Coral Academy Sandy Ridge 867 students · 8th–12th	867	8th–12th	7.9
3	Nevada State High School Henderson 229 students · 11th–12th	229	11th–12th	7.5
4	Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson 118 students · 11th–12th	118	11th–12th	6.9
5	Coronado HS 3,156 students · 9th–12th	3,156	9th–12th	6.4
6	Green Valley HS 2,640 students · 9th–12th	2,640	9th–12th	5.9
7	Foothill HS 2,362 students · 9th–12th	2,362	9th–12th	5.4
8	Liberty HS 3,270 students · 9th–12th	3,270	9th–12th	5.0
9	Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS 2,514 students · 9th–12th	2,514	9th–12th	4.2

Other Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence 2,299 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,299	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
2	Sports Leadership and Management Academy 1,843 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,843	Kindergarten–12th	6.6
3	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon 2,183 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,183	Kindergarten–12th	6.4
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	5.9
2	Strong Generation Christian Academy Private 33 students · Kindergarten–9th	33	Kindergarten–9th	5.8
3	Green Valley Christian School Private 557 students · Pre-K–12th	557	Pre-K–12th	5.8
4	American Heritage Academy Private 752 students · Kindergarten–12th	752	Kindergarten–12th	5.0

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.

Schools by Level

State: Nevada
Elementary: 42
Middle: 8
High: 9
Other: 9

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

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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 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

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

The top-ranked school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is Mccaw Gordon ES with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked elementary school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is Mccaw Gordon ES with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked middle school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is Coral Academy Windmill with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Henderson, Nevada?

The top-ranked high school in Henderson on MySchoolScout is College of So Nv HS South with a composite score of 8.1/10.

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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.