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#47 of 77 private schools in NV
Desert Torah Academy
Elementary School · Las Vegas, NV
A private elementary school in Las Vegas, NV serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1312 VISTA DR, Las Vegas, NV 89102
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NV.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NV
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
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Where Desert Torah Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,518
Median home value
$363,200
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Torah Academy Ohel MenachemPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Sage Collegiate Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Vegas Verdes ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| West Charleston Enrichment AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desert Torah Academy is listed in Las Vegas, NV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desert Torah Academy
Desert Torah Academy is a private elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, serving approximately 235 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 77 private schools in NV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Torah Academy
What grades does Desert Torah Academy serve?
Desert Torah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Torah Academy?
Desert Torah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Torah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Torah Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desert Torah Academy rank in NV?
Desert Torah Academy ranks #47 of 77 private schools in NV.
What is Desert Torah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Torah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desert Torah Academy a private school?
Yes, Desert Torah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desert Torah Academy a religious school?
Desert Torah Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 501-2017
- Area population (ZIP 89102)
- 37,540
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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