5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada

360 schools · 228 Elementary · 43 Middle · 67 High · 22 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 310

Private: 50

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 13%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $76,420
Median home value: $390,090
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 55%

How Las Vegas compares

Nevada rank

#27 of 35

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Nevada avg (6.2)

Median household income

$76k

97% of Nevada median

Schools in this city

338

About Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is one of the largest school markets in the country, with 300 ranked public schools spread across a metro area that extends well beyond the Strip into sprawling residential communities. The sheer scale means parents face a wide range of options — and wide variation in performance. The city average sits at 5.9 out of 10, a figure that reflects significant gaps between the strongest and weakest schools. Only 72 schools, or 24% of ranked schools, score 7 or higher, so location decisions carry real weight here.

Elementary schools dominate the top of the performance rankings. Thompson Tyrone ES leads the city with a 9.2 out of 10, followed closely by Abston Sandra B ES at 9.1 and Jenkins Earl N ES at 8.9. Jacobson Walter ES rounds out the top elementary tier at 8.7. Advanced Technologies Academy HS is the standout at the secondary level, earning an 8.8 and offering one of the stronger high school options in the city. These top performers are concentrated rather than evenly distributed, so proximity to them matters when evaluating neighborhoods.

The performance gap between the top quarter and the city average is substantial. Scoring 3.3 points above the mean, Thompson Tyrone ES represents what the ceiling looks like here — but most families will find their zoned school performing closer to that 5.9 average. Parents who cannot access top-rated schools through zoning should research magnet and charter options, particularly at the high school level where Advanced Technologies Academy draws students citywide.

Practically speaking, Las Vegas rewards parents who look beyond their immediate zip code. With 300 ranked schools in play, the difference between a 5.0 and a 9.0 can come down to a few miles or a single enrollment decision. Use school scores as a starting filter, then dig into specific grade-level data and enrollment deadlines. The city has genuine high performers — finding them requires active research rather than assumption.

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Elementary Schools

228 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Thompson Tyrone ES 861 students · Pre-K–5th	861	Pre-K–5th	9.2
2	Abston Sandra B ES 715 students · Pre-K–5th	715	Pre-K–5th	9.1
3	Jenkins Earl N ES 635 students · Pre-K–5th	635	Pre-K–5th	8.9
4	Jacobson Walter ES 519 students · Pre-K–5th	519	Pre-K–5th	8.7
5	Staton Ethel W ES 677 students · Pre-K–5th	677	Pre-K–5th	8.7
6	Piggott Academy ES 718 students · Pre-K–5th	718	Pre-K–5th	8.5
7	Ries Aldeane Comito ES 772 students · Pre-K–5th	772	Pre-K–5th	8.4
8	Hayes Keith C & Karen W ES 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	8.3
9	Bonner John W ES 817 students · Pre-K–5th	817	Pre-K–5th	8.2
10	Batterman Kathy L ES 657 students · Pre-K–5th	657	Pre-K–5th	8.1
11	Coral Academy Centennial Hills 681 students · Kindergarten–8th	681	Kindergarten–8th	8.0
12	Amplus Rainbow 628 students · Kindergarten–5th	628	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
13	Somerset Academy Skye Canyon 996 students · Kindergarten–8th	996	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
14	Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas 1,518 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,518	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
15	Bryan Roger M ES 599 students · Pre-K–5th	599	Pre-K–5th	7.9
16	Snyder Don & Dee ES 693 students · Pre-K–5th	693	Pre-K–5th	7.9
17	Tomiyasu Bill Y ES 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	7.8
18	Rhodes Betsy ES 609 students · Pre-K–5th	609	Pre-K–5th	7.8
19	Forbuss Robert L ES 612 students · Pre-K–5th	612	Pre-K–5th	7.8
20	NV Learning Academy ES 1,204 students · Pre-K–5th	1,204	Pre-K–5th	7.8
21	Doral Academy West Pebble 1,000 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,000	Kindergarten–8th	7.7
22	Whitney ES 379 students · Pre-K–5th	379	Pre-K–5th	7.7
23	Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES 628 students · Pre-K–5th	628	Pre-K–5th	7.7
24	Tobler R E ES 516 students · Pre-K–5th	516	Pre-K–5th	7.6
25	Decker C H ES 606 students · Pre-K–5th	606	Pre-K–5th	7.5

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26	Early Childhood ES 76 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	76	Pre-K–Kindergarten	7.5
27	Heard Lomie G ES 685 students · Pre-K–5th	685	Pre-K–5th	7.5
28	Democracy Prep at Agassi Elementary 533 students · Kindergarten–5th	533	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
29	Doral Academy Saddle 995 students · Kindergarten–8th	995	Kindergarten–8th	7.4
30	Strong Start Academy 142 students · Kindergarten–3rd	142	Kindergarten–3rd	7.4
31	Hancock Doris ES 505 students · Pre-K–5th	505	Pre-K–5th	7.4
32	Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES 766 students · Pre-K–5th	766	Pre-K–5th	7.4
33	Alamo Tony ES 871 students · Pre-K–5th	871	Pre-K–5th	7.4
34	Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES 1,083 students · Pre-K–5th	1,083	Pre-K–5th	7.4
35	Park John S ES 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	7.3
36	Adcock O K ES 430 students · Pre-K–5th	430	Pre-K–5th	7.2
37	Goolsby Judy & John L ES 729 students · Pre-K–5th	729	Pre-K–5th	7.2
38	Discovery Charter School HillPointe 400 students · Kindergarten–8th	400	Kindergarten–8th	7.1
39	Bilbray James ES 659 students · Pre-K–5th	659	Pre-K–5th	7.1
40	Miller Sandy Searles ES 594 students · Pre-K–5th	594	Pre-K–5th	7.1
41	Tanaka Wayne N ES 733 students · Pre-K–5th	733	Pre-K–5th	7.1
42	Imagine School Mountain View 674 students · Kindergarten–6th	674	Kindergarten–6th	7.0
43	Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy 267 students · Pre-K–5th	267	Pre-K–5th	7.0
44	Mendoza John F ES 645 students · Pre-K–5th	645	Pre-K–5th	7.0
45	Bryan Richard H ES 465 students · Pre-K–5th	465	Pre-K–5th	7.0
46	Givens Linda Rankin ES 725 students · Pre-K–5th	725	Pre-K–5th	7.0
47	Ward Kitty McDonough ES 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	7.0
48	Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ES 771 students · Pre-K–5th	771	Pre-K–5th	7.0
49	McMillan James B ES 498 students · Pre-K–5th	498	Pre-K–5th	6.9
50	Stanford ES 498 students · Pre-K–5th	498	Pre-K–5th	6.8
51	Reed Doris M ES 604 students · Pre-K–5th	604	Pre-K–5th	6.8
52	Mater Mountain Vista 1,103 students · Pre-K–8th	1,103	Pre-K–8th	6.7
53	Coral Academy Tamarus 394 students · Kindergarten–4th	394	Kindergarten–4th	6.7
54	Doral Academy Fire Mesa 988 students · Kindergarten–8th	988	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
55	Darnell Marshall C ES 589 students · Pre-K–5th	589	Pre-K–5th	6.7
56	Reedom Carolyn S ES 525 students · Pre-K–5th	525	Pre-K–5th	6.7
57	Divich Kenneth ES 1,112 students · Pre-K–5th	1,112	Pre-K–5th	6.7
58	Doral Academy Cactus 999 students · Kindergarten–8th	999	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
59	Ronnow C C ES 491 students · Pre-K–5th	491	Pre-K–5th	6.6
60	Long Walter V ES 773 students · Pre-K–5th	773	Pre-K–5th	6.6
61	Conners Eileen ES 585 students · Pre-K–5th	585	Pre-K–5th	6.6
62	Rundle Richard ES 621 students · Pre-K–5th	621	Pre-K–5th	6.5
63	Neal Joseph M ES 557 students · Pre-K–5th	557	Pre-K–5th	6.5
64	Ward Gene ES 624 students · Pre-K–5th	624	Pre-K–5th	6.4
65	Bailey Sister Robert Joseph ES 595 students · Pre-K–5th	595	Pre-K–5th	6.4
66	Berkley Shelley ES 725 students · Pre-K–5th	725	Pre-K–5th	6.4
67	Lummis William ES 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	6.3
68	Hill Charlotte ES 507 students · Pre-K–5th	507	Pre-K–5th	6.3
69	Allen Dean LaMar ES 408 students · Pre-K–5th	408	Pre-K–5th	6.3
70	Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 ES 331 students · Pre-K–5th	331	Pre-K–5th	6.3
71	Bass John C ES 543 students · Pre-K–5th	543	Pre-K–5th	6.3
72	Wright William V ES 565 students · Pre-K–5th	565	Pre-K–5th	6.3
73	Somerset Academy Lone Mountain 993 students · Kindergarten–8th	993	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
74	Mater Bonanza 1,105 students · Pre-K–8th	1,105	Pre-K–8th	6.2
75	Griffith E W ES 585 students · Pre-K–5th	585	Pre-K–5th	6.2
76	Kelly Matt ES 337 students · Pre-K–5th	337	Pre-K–5th	6.2
77	Eisenberg Dorothy ES 467 students · Pre-K–5th	467	Pre-K–5th	6.2
78	Carl Kay ES 687 students · Pre-K–5th	687	Pre-K–5th	6.2
79	Heckethorn Howard E ES 755 students · Pre-K–5th	755	Pre-K–5th	6.2
80	Iverson Mervin ES 563 students · Pre-K–5th	563	Pre-K–5th	6.2
81	Thiriot Joseph E ES 622 students · Pre-K–5th	622	Pre-K–5th	6.2
82	Fine Mark L ES 758 students · Pre-K–5th	758	Pre-K–5th	6.2
83	Stuckey Evelyn ES 608 students · Pre-K–5th	608	Pre-K–5th	6.2
84	Barber Shirley A ES 779 students · Pre-K–5th	779	Pre-K–5th	6.2
85	Manch J E ES 708 students · Pre-K–5th	708	Pre-K–5th	6.1
86	Ullom J M ES 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	6.1
87	Kahre Marc ES 367 students · Pre-K–5th	367	Pre-K–5th	6.1
88	Bunker Berkeley L ES 654 students · Pre-K–5th	654	Pre-K–5th	6.1
89	Brookman Eileen B ES 662 students · Pre-K–5th	662	Pre-K–5th	6.1
90	Thompson Sandra L ES 622 students · Pre-K–5th	622	Pre-K–5th	6.1
91	O Roarke Thomas ES 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	6.1
92	Quest Academy Northwest 452 students · Kindergarten–8th	452	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
93	Williams Wendell ES 314 students · Pre-K–5th	314	Pre-K–5th	6.0
94	Tate Myrtle ES 655 students · Pre-K–5th	655	Pre-K–5th	6.0
95	King Jr Martin Luther ES 363 students · Pre-K–5th	363	Pre-K–5th	6.0
96	Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose 1,025 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,025	Kindergarten–8th	5.9
97	Harris George E ES 647 students · Pre-K–5th	647	Pre-K–5th	5.9
98	Christensen M J ES 492 students · Pre-K–5th	492	Pre-K–5th	5.9
99	Smith Helen M ES 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	5.8
100	Thomas Ruby S ES 624 students · Pre-K–5th	624	Pre-K–5th	5.8
101	Scherkenbach William & Mary ES 540 students · Pre-K–5th	540	Pre-K–5th	5.8
102	Steele Judith D ES 765 students · Pre-K–5th	765	Pre-K–5th	5.8
103	Battle Born Academy 267 students · Kindergarten–7th	267	Kindergarten–7th	5.7
104	Harmon Harley ES 592 students · Pre-K–5th	592	Pre-K–5th	5.7
105	Mountain View ES 361 students · Pre-K–5th	361	Pre-K–5th	5.6
106	Paradise Prof Dev ES 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	5.6
107	Red Rock ES 452 students · Pre-K–5th	452	Pre-K–5th	5.6
108	Gray R Guild ES 368 students · Pre-K–5th	368	Pre-K–5th	5.6
109	Fong Wing and Lilly ES 604 students · Pre-K–5th	604	Pre-K–5th	5.6
110	Derfelt Herbert A ES 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	5.6
111	Jones Blackhurst Jan L ES 851 students · Pre-K–5th	851	Pre-K–5th	5.6
112	Coral Academy Nellis AFB 895 students · Pre-K–8th	895	Pre-K–8th	5.5
113	Twin Lakes ES 542 students · Pre-K–5th	542	Pre-K–5th	5.5
114	Herr Helen ES 594 students · Pre-K–5th	594	Pre-K–5th	5.5
115	Schorr Steve ES 701 students · Pre-K–5th	701	Pre-K–5th	5.5
116	Booker Kermit R Sr ES 340 students · Pre-K–5th	340	Pre-K–5th	5.4
117	Rowe Lewis E ES 619 students · Pre-K–5th	619	Pre-K–5th	5.4
118	Culley Paul E ES 595 students · Pre-K–5th	595	Pre-K–5th	5.4
119	Ferron William E ES 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	5.4
120	Garehime Edith ES 614 students · Pre-K–5th	614	Pre-K–5th	5.4
121	Katz Edythe & Lloyd ES 570 students · Pre-K–5th	570	Pre-K–5th	5.3
122	Kim Frank ES 427 students · Pre-K–5th	427	Pre-K–5th	5.3
123	Keller Charlotte & Jerry ES 496 students · Pre-K–5th	496	Pre-K–5th	5.3
124	Mathis Dr. Beverly S ES 887 students · Pre-K–5th	887	Pre-K–5th	5.3
125	McWilliams J T ES 626 students · Pre-K–5th	626	Pre-K–5th	5.2
126	Cunningham Cynthia ES 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	5.2
127	May Ernest ES 582 students · Pre-K–5th	582	Pre-K–5th	5.2
128	Ronzone Bertha ES 683 students · Pre-K–5th	683	Pre-K–5th	5.1
129	Hoggard Mabel ES 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	5.1
130	Sunrise Acres ES 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	5.1
131	Jydstrup Helen ES 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	5.1
132	Moore William K ES 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	5.1
133	Frias Charles & Phyllis ES 657 students · Pre-K–5th	657	Pre-K–5th	5.1
134	Ortwein Dennis ES 790 students · Pre-K–5th	790	Pre-K–5th	5.1
135	Edwards Elbert ES 536 students · Pre-K–5th	536	Pre-K–5th	5.0
136	Beckley Will ES 752 students · Pre-K–5th	752	Pre-K–5th	5.0
137	Lunt Robert ES 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	5.0
138	Wiener Jr Louis ES 419 students · Pre-K–5th	419	Pre-K–5th	4.9
139	Hummel John R ES 629 students · Pre-K–5th	629	Pre-K–5th	4.9
140	Hollingsworth Howard ES 500 students · Pre-K–5th	500	Pre-K–5th	4.9
141	Diskin P A ES 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	4.8
142	Bracken Walter ES 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	4.8
143	Diaz Ruben P ES 590 students · Pre-K–5th	590	Pre-K–5th	4.8
144	Discovery Charter School Sandhill 93 students · Kindergarten–5th	93	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
145	Crestwood ES 559 students · Pre-K–5th	559	Pre-K–5th	4.7
146	French Doris ES 466 students · Pre-K–5th	466	Pre-K–5th	4.7
147	Wasden Howard ES 453 students · Pre-K–5th	453	Pre-K–5th	4.7
148	Earl Ira J ES 635 students · Pre-K–5th	635	Pre-K–5th	4.7
149	Bell Rex ES 543 students · Pre-K–5th	543	Pre-K–5th	4.7
150	Gragson Oran K ES 539 students · Pre-K–5th	539	Pre-K–5th	4.7
151	Earl Marion B ES 528 students · Pre-K–5th	528	Pre-K–5th	4.7
152	Deskin Ruthe ES 527 students · Pre-K–5th	527	Pre-K–5th	4.7
153	Beatty John R ES 503 students · Pre-K–5th	503	Pre-K–5th	4.7
154	Adams Kirk ES 404 students · Pre-K–5th	404	Pre-K–5th	4.7
155	Goldfarb Daniel ES 593 students · Pre-K–5th	593	Pre-K–5th	4.7
156	Rogers Lucille S ES 717 students · Pre-K–5th	717	Pre-K–5th	4.7
157	Wengert Cyril ES 543 students · Pre-K–5th	543	Pre-K–5th	4.6
158	Parson Claude & Stella ES 312 students · Pre-K–5th	312	Pre-K–5th	4.6
159	Ober D'Vorre & Hal ES 583 students · Pre-K–5th	583	Pre-K–5th	4.6
160	West Prep ES 361 students · Pre-K–5th	361	Pre-K–5th	4.6
161	Pittman Vail ES 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	4.5
162	Detwiler Ollie ES 555 students · Pre-K–5th	555	Pre-K–5th	4.5
163	Roundy Dr C Owen ES 629 students · Pre-K–5th	629	Pre-K–5th	4.5
164	Lynch Ann ES 426 students · Pre-K–5th	426	Pre-K–5th	4.3
165	Smith Hal ES 740 students · Pre-K–5th	740	Pre-K–5th	4.3
166	Bendorf Patricia A ES 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	4.2
167	Warren Rose ES 516 students · Pre-K–5th	516	Pre-K–5th	4.2
168	Cambeiro Arturo ES 504 students · Pre-K–5th	504	Pre-K–5th	4.2
169	Dondero Harvey N ES 699 students · Pre-K–5th	699	Pre-K–5th	4.1
170	Wynn Elaine ES 703 students · Pre-K–5th	703	Pre-K–5th	4.1
171	TEACH Las Vegas 383 students · Kindergarten–8th	383	Kindergarten–8th	4.0
172	Sage Collegiate Public Charter School 241 students · Kindergarten–6th	241	Kindergarten–6th	4.0
173	pilotED Cactus Park 296 students · Kindergarten–5th	296	Kindergarten–5th	4.0
174	Cox Clyde C ES 604 students · Pre-K–5th	604	Pre-K–5th	4.0
175	Petersen Dean ES 727 students · Pre-K–5th	727	Pre-K–5th	4.0
176	Woolley Gwendolyn ES 707 students · Pre-K–5th	707	Pre-K–5th	3.9
177	Cartwright Roberta C ES 545 students · Pre-K–5th	545	Pre-K–5th	3.9
178	Lake Robert E ES 591 students · Pre-K–5th	591	Pre-K–5th	3.8
179	Lowman Mary & Zel ES 714 students · Pre-K–5th	714	Pre-K–5th	3.8
180	Snyder William E ES 696 students · Pre-K–5th	696	Pre-K–5th	3.8
181	Jeffers Jay W ES 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	3.7
182	Cortez Manuel J ES 613 students · Pre-K–5th	613	Pre-K–5th	3.6
183	Explore Knowledge Academy ES 369 students · Pre-K–5th	369	Pre-K–5th	3.6
184	NV Rise Academy Charter School 369 students · Kindergarten–5th	369	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
185	Dailey Jack ES 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	3.5
186	Hickey Liliam Lujan ES 623 students · Pre-K–5th	623	Pre-K–5th	3.5
187	Vegas Verdes ES 707 students · Pre-K–5th	707	Pre-K–5th	3.4
188	Dearing Laura ES 750 students · Pre-K–5th	750	Pre-K–5th	3.3
189	Hewetson Halle ES 619 students · Pre-K–5th	619	Pre-K–5th	3.0
190	Futuro Academy Elementary 456 students · Kindergarten–5th	456	Kindergarten–5th	2.6
191	Innovations Int'l Charter ES 373 students · Pre-K–5th	373	Pre-K–5th	2.5
192	Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy 265 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	265	Pre-K–Kindergarten	2.3
193	SLAM Arizona Inc. 78 students · Kindergarten–8th	78	Kindergarten–8th	—
194	Miley Achievement Center ES 12 students · Pre-K–5th	12	Pre-K–5th	—
195	Variety ES 21 students · Pre-K–5th	21	Pre-K–5th	—
196	NW Career-Technical Academy ES 17 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	17	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	—
Private Schools 32 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NASRI ACADEMY FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Private 43 students · Kindergarten–8th	43	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
2	MERRYHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SUMMERLIN Private 162 students · Kindergarten–5th	162	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
3	OMAR HAIKAL ISLAMIC ACADEMY Private 152 students · Pre-K–8th	152	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL Private 490 students · Pre-K–8th	490	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 297 students · Kindergarten–8th	297	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
6	ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 406 students · Kindergarten–8th	406	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	CANDIL HALL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Private 77 students · Kindergarten–5th	77	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
8	JOURNEY EDUCATION Private 82 students · Kindergarten–8th	82	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	BRILLIANT CHILD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 91 students · Pre-K–6th	91	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
10	ST VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 292 students · Pre-K–8th	292	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	BRILLIANT CHILD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 91 students · Pre-K–6th	91	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
12	INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 224 students · Kindergarten–8th	224	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
13	LAMB OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 161 students · Pre-K–5th	161	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
14	ST ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 183 students · Kindergarten–8th	183	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
15	ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Private 232 students · Kindergarten–8th	232	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
16	ST VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 293 students · Pre-K–8th	293	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & TYKES PRESCHOOL Private 375 students · Pre-K–8th	375	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	DESERT TORAH ACADEMY Private 235 students · Pre-K–8th	235	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	SPRINGSTONE LAKES MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 33 students · Kindergarten–3rd	33	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated
20	FAITH LUTHERAN ACADEMY Private 432 students · Kindergarten–5th	432	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
21	DESERT TORAH ACADEMY OHEL MENACHEM Private 230 students · Pre-K–8th	230	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	MOUNTAIN VIEW LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 134 students · Pre-K–5th	134	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
23	REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 4 students · Pre-K–2nd	4	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
24	HAPPY DAYS MONTESORI ACADEMY Private 25 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	25	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
25	SHADOW HILLS BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Private 10 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	10	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
26	SETON ACADEMY WEST Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
27	KIDS R KIDS OF SW LAS VEGAS Private 20 students · Pre-K–T1	20	Pre-K–T1	Not Rated
28	SUNSET MONTESSORI COMMUNITY Private 5 students · Pre-K–1st	5	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
29	WEST CHARLESTON ENRICHMENT ACADEMY Private 27 students · Kindergarten–7th	27	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
30	ANDERSON ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AN SCIENCE Private 14 students · Kindergarten–6th	14	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
31	WATER OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
32	SHENKER ACADEMY Private 19 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	19	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

43 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	O'Callaghan Mike MS i3 Learn Academy 1,426 students · 6th–8th	1,426	6th–8th	8.1
2	Lied STEM Academy MS 1,564 students · 6th–8th	1,564	6th–8th	7.8
3	Hyde Park MS 1,339 students · 6th–8th	1,339	6th–8th	7.2
4	Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies 1,298 students · 6th–8th	1,298	6th–8th	7.1
5	Rogich Sig MS 1,668 students · 6th–8th	1,668	6th–8th	7.0
6	Gunderson Barry and June MS 1,438 students · 6th–8th	1,438	6th–8th	6.7
7	Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 MS 595 students · 6th–8th	595	6th–8th	6.6
8	Nevada Prep Charter School 314 students · 3rd–8th	314	3rd–8th	6.4
9	Guinn Kenny C MS 1,047 students · 6th–8th	1,047	6th–8th	6.4
10	Monaco Mario C & JoAnne MS 1,020 students · 6th–8th	1,020	6th–8th	6.3
11	Saville Anthony MS 1,415 students · 6th–8th	1,415	6th–8th	6.3
12	Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS 1,271 students · 6th–8th	1,271	6th–8th	6.2
13	Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS 1,252 students · 6th–8th	1,252	6th–8th	6.2
14	Brinley J Harold MS 885 students · 6th–8th	885	6th–8th	6.1
15	Lawrence Clifford J JHS 1,289 students · 6th–8th	1,289	6th–8th	6.1
16	Sawyer Grant MS 1,175 students · 6th–8th	1,175	6th–8th	6.0
17	Knudson K O Academy of the Arts 1,175 students · 6th–8th	1,175	6th–8th	5.9
18	Gibson Robert O MS Leadership Academy 1,142 students · 6th–8th	1,142	6th–8th	5.8
19	Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS 1,529 students · 6th–8th	1,529	6th–8th	5.8
20	Cadwallader Ralph MS 1,522 students · 6th–8th	1,522	6th–8th	5.7
21	Leavitt Justice Myron E MS 1,420 students · 6th–8th	1,420	6th–8th	5.6
22	Escobedo Edmundo Eddie Sr MS 865 students · 6th–8th	865	6th–8th	5.6
23	Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle 389 students · 6th–8th	389	6th–8th	5.4
24	Fertitta Victoria MS 1,216 students · 6th–8th	1,216	6th–8th	5.4
25	Mack Jerome MS 956 students · 6th–8th	956	6th–8th	5.4

Show 18 more middle schools

26	Cortney Francis H JHS 1,017 students · 6th–8th	1,017	6th–8th	5.2
27	Becker Ernest MS 1,044 students · 6th–8th	1,044	6th–8th	5.1
28	Bailey Dr William H MS 1,181 students · 6th–8th	1,181	6th–8th	5.1
29	Woodbury C W MS 769 students · 6th–8th	769	6th–8th	5.0
30	Orr William E MS 854 students · 6th–8th	854	6th–8th	5.0
31	Robison Dell H MS 726 students · 6th–8th	726	6th–8th	4.9
32	Molasky Irwin & Susan JHS 893 students · 6th–8th	893	6th–8th	4.8
33	Von Tobel Ed MS 888 students · 6th–8th	888	6th–8th	4.6
34	Martin Roy W MS 1,199 students · 6th–8th	1,199	6th–8th	4.6
35	Cannon Helen C JHS 782 students · 6th–8th	782	6th–8th	4.5
36	Cashman James MS 1,079 students · 6th–8th	1,079	6th–8th	4.5
37	Silvestri Charles JHS 1,144 students · 6th–8th	1,144	6th–8th	4.5
38	Keller Duane D MS 1,070 students · 6th–8th	1,070	6th–8th	4.4
39	Schofield Jack Lund MS 1,001 students · 6th–8th	1,001	6th–8th	4.4
40	Garside Frank F JHS 1,078 students · 6th–8th	1,078	6th–8th	4.3
41	Young Women's Leadership Academy of Las Vegas 141 students · 6th–10th	141	6th–10th	3.9
42	Harney Kathleen & Tim MS 1,248 students · 6th–8th	1,248	6th–8th	3.7
43	Fremont John C Professional Dev MS 663 students · 6th–8th	663	6th–8th	3.6

High Schools

67 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Advanced Technologies Academy HS 1,208 students · 9th–12th	1,208	9th–12th	8.8
2	Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS 1,579 students · 9th–12th	1,579	9th–12th	8.5
3	Clark Ed W HS 2,835 students · 9th–12th	2,835	9th–12th	8.3
4	Spring Valley HS 2,677 students · 9th–12th	2,677	9th–12th	7.7
5	Spring Mountain J-SHS 77 students · 6th–12th	77	6th–12th	7.6
6	Veterans Tribute CTA HS 831 students · 9th–12th	831	9th–12th	7.5
7	Nevada State High School Southwest 139 students · 11th–12th	139	11th–12th	7.4
8	Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS 1,751 students · 9th–12th	1,751	9th–12th	7.4
9	Summit View Youth J-SHS 32 students · 6th–12th	32	6th–12th	7.3
10	Miley Achievement Ctr J-SHS 54 students · 6th–12th	54	6th–12th	7.3
11	Northwest Career-Technical Academy HS 1,883 students · 9th–12th	1,883	9th–12th	7.3
12	West Career & Technical Academy HS 1,511 students · 9th–12th	1,511	9th–12th	7.3
13	Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-SHS 97 students · 6th–12th	97	6th–12th	7.2
14	Palo Verde HS 3,141 students · 9th–12th	3,141	9th–12th	7.2
15	Leadership Academy of Nevada 277 students · 6th–12th	277	6th–12th	7.1
16	College of So NV HS West 222 students · 11th–12th	222	11th–12th	7.1
17	Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS 282 students · 6th–12th	282	6th–12th	7.1
18	East Career and Technical Academy HS 1,911 students · 9th–12th	1,911	9th–12th	7.1
19	Nevada State High School Sunrise 51 students · 11th–12th	51	11th–12th	7.0
20	Cowan Academic Center J-SHS 127 students · 6th–12th	127	6th–12th	6.9
21	South Academic Center J-SHS 121 students · 6th–12th	121	6th–12th	6.8
22	Peterson Academic Center J-SHS 154 students · 6th–12th	154	6th–12th	6.7
23	Southeast Career Technical Academy HS 2,038 students · 9th–12th	2,038	9th–12th	6.6
24	Rancho HS 2,994 students · 9th–12th	2,994	9th–12th	6.5
25	Clark County Detention Ctr J-SHS 37 students · 6th–12th	37	6th–12th	6.4

Show 42 more high schools

26	Valley HS 2,466 students · 9th–12th	2,466	9th–12th	6.3
27	Arbor View HS 3,177 students · 9th–12th	3,177	9th–12th	6.3
28	Acceleration Academy 1,594 students · 9th–12th	1,594	9th–12th	6.3
29	Global Community HS 240 students · 9th–12th	240	9th–12th	6.2
30	Democracy Prep at Agassi High 355 students · 9th–12th	355	9th–12th	6.0
31	Equipo Academy 855 students · 6th–12th	855	6th–12th	5.9
32	Morris Sunset HS 47 students · 9th–12th	47	9th–12th	5.9
33	Sierra Vista HS 3,149 students · 9th–12th	3,149	9th–12th	5.9
34	Shadow Ridge HS 3,119 students · 9th–12th	3,119	9th–12th	5.8
35	Variety J-SHS 106 students · 6th–12th	106	6th–12th	5.7
36	Nevada State High School Summerlin 131 students · 11th–12th	131	11th–12th	5.6
37	Burk Horizon-Southwest Sunset HS 31 students · 9th–12th	31	9th–12th	5.6
38	Centennial HS 2,988 students · 9th–12th	2,988	9th–12th	5.6
39	Desert Oasis HS 3,183 students · 9th–12th	3,183	9th–12th	5.6
40	Cimarron-Memorial HS 2,517 students · 9th–12th	2,517	9th–12th	5.5
41	Nevada State High School Northwest 122 students · 11th–12th	122	11th–12th	5.3
42	Las Vegas HS 2,552 students · 9th–12th	2,552	9th–12th	5.3
43	Silverado HS 2,052 students · 9th–12th	2,052	9th–12th	5.3
44	Innovations Int'l Charter J-SHS 302 students · 6th–12th	302	6th–12th	5.3
45	Western HS 2,745 students · 9th–12th	2,745	9th–12th	5.0
46	Eldorado HS 2,046 students · 9th–12th	2,046	9th–12th	4.9
47	Durango HS 2,326 students · 9th–12th	2,326	9th–12th	4.9
48	Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts HS 2,481 students · 9th–12th	2,481	9th–12th	4.9
49	Beacon Academy of Nevada 743 students · 9th–12th	743	9th–12th	4.8
50	West Preparatory Institute J-SHS 1,210 students · 6th–12th	1,210	6th–12th	4.8
51	Sunrise Mountain HS 2,486 students · 9th–12th	2,486	9th–12th	4.8
52	Nevada State High School Downtown 40 students · 11th–12th	40	11th–12th	4.7
53	Bonanza HS 2,025 students · 9th–12th	2,025	9th–12th	4.5
54	Desert Pines HS 3,040 students · 9th–12th	3,040	9th–12th	4.5
55	Nevada Virtual Charter School 1,717 students · 6th–12th	1,717	6th–12th	4.2
56	Chaparral HS 2,242 students · 9th–12th	2,242	9th–12th	4.2
57	Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 HS 1,405 students · 9th–12th	1,405	9th–12th	4.2
58	NV Learning Academy J-SHS 3,204 students · 6th–12th	3,204	6th–12th	3.4
59	Cowan Sunset Southeast HS 10 students · 9th–12th	10	9th–12th	—
60	Desert Willow J-SHS 20 students · 6th–12th	20	6th–12th	—
61	Mission High School 18 students · 6th–12th	18	6th–12th	—
62	Central Technical Training Academy 113 students · 9th–12th	113	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	TRINITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 51 students · 6th–12th	51	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	BNOS ATERES ITA Private 33 students · 9th–11th	33	9th–11th	Not Rated
3	FAITH LUTHERAN MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,994 students · 6th–12th	1,994	6th–12th	Not Rated
4	BISHOP GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,535 students · 9th–12th	1,535	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	MESIVTA OF LAS VEGAS Private 27 students · 9th–12th	27	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

22 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Miller John F 111 students · Pre-K–12th	111	Pre-K–12th	6.8
2	Stewart Helen J 118 students · Pre-K–12th	118	Pre-K–12th	6.8
3	Amplus Durango 1,690 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,690	Kindergarten–12th	6.0
4	Doral Academy Red Rock 2,365 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,365	Kindergarten–12th	5.8
5	Somerset Academy Sky Pointe 2,152 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,152	Kindergarten–12th	5.3
6	Founders Academy of Las Vegas 1,083 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,083	Kindergarten–12th	5.0
7	Mater Academy East 2,373 students · Pre-K–12th	2,373	Pre-K–12th	4.6
8	Adult Education Programs 4,829 students · 15–15	4,829	15–15	—
9	Quest Program 11 students · Kindergarten–12th	11	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 13 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Private 151 students · Pre-K–12th	151	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	THE ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS-LAS VEGAS Private 426 students · Kindergarten–12th	426	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	CALVARY CHAPEL GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 139 students · Kindergarten–12th	139	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 233 students · Pre-K–12th	233	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 445 students · Pre-K–12th	445	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	MONTESSORI VISIONS ACADEMY Private 114 students · Kindergarten–10th	114	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
7	NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR LEARNING Private 88 students · Pre-K–12th	88	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	SPRING VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 31 students · Kindergarten–10th	31	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
9	APPLIED SCHOLASTICS ACADEMY Private 30 students · Kindergarten–12th	30	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
10	J.O.Y. ACADEMY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA Private 82 students · Kindergarten–12th	82	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
11	LIBERTY BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 182 students · Kindergarten–12th	182	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
12	SPRING VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 62 students · Pre-K–10th	62	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
13	LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES LAS VEGAS Private 10 students · Kindergarten–9th	10	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated

Schools in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada · 360 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 41 ZIP codes

Median Income

$76,420

Median Home Value

$390,090

Median Rent

$1,602/mo

Population

1,669,337

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

55%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Community Profile

Las Vegas has a median household income of $76,420. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $390,090, with a median rent of $1,602/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Nevada
Total Schools: 360
Elementary: 228
Middle: 43
High: 67
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Resources

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School Districts (3)

SLAM Arizona Inc. (1001859)

1 school · 78 students

State Sponsored Charter Schools

81 schools · 61,883 students

Clark County

383 schools · 309,394 students

Nearby Cities

North Las Vegas (15 schools)

6 mi

N. Las Vegas (44 schools)

7 mi

Henderson (68 schools)

11 mi

Blue Diamond (1 school)

14 mi

Boulder City (5 schools)

23 mi

Goodsprings (1 school)

26 mi

Sandy Valley (2 schools)

33 mi

Indian Springs (2 schools)

41 mi

Other Major Cities in Nevada

Top metros statewide by school count.

Reno 97 schools Sparks 38 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

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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 Las Vegas, Nevada

How many schools are in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Las Vegas has 360 schools, including 310 public and 50 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Las Vegas is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The top-ranked school in Las Vegas on MySchoolScout is Thompson Tyrone ES with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The top-ranked elementary school in Las Vegas on MySchoolScout is Thompson Tyrone ES with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The top-ranked middle school in Las Vegas on MySchoolScout is O'callaghan Mike MS I3 Learn Academy with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best high school in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The top-ranked high school in Las Vegas on MySchoolScout is Advanced Technologies Academy HS with a composite score of 8.8/10.

How many school districts serve Las Vegas, Nevada?

Las Vegas is served by 3 school districts: Slam Arizona Inc. (1001859), State Sponsored Charter Schools, Clark County.

What is the education level in Las Vegas, Nevada?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Las Vegas have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The median household income in Las Vegas is approximately $76,420 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Yes, Las Vegas has 50 private schools alongside 310 public schools. The top-rated private school is Nasri Academy for Gifted Children with a score of 8.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Las Vegas is 23.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Las Vegas, 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.