Very Good
#16 of 77 private schools in NV
Top 20% of private schools
Southern Highlands Preparatory School
Elementary School · Las Vegas, NV
A private elementary school in Las Vegas, NV serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
11500 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY, Las Vegas, NV 89141
- 11:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Southern Highlands Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,715
Median home value
$494,400
Median rent
$2,097/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89141; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortwein Dennis ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| Stuckey Evelyn ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Schorr Steve ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Bass John C ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 543 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Highlands Preparatory School is listed in Las Vegas, NV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southern Highlands Preparatory School
Southern Highlands Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 77 private schools in NV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Highlands Preparatory School
What grades does Southern Highlands Preparatory School serve?
Southern Highlands Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Highlands Preparatory School?
Southern Highlands Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Highlands Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Highlands Preparatory School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southern Highlands Preparatory School rank in NV?
Southern Highlands Preparatory School ranks #16 of 77 private schools in NV.
What is Southern Highlands Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Highlands Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southern Highlands Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Southern Highlands Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southern Highlands Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Southern Highlands Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 617-6030
- Area population (ZIP 89141)
- 41,181
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 89141; 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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