Nevada is the #40 largest school system in the United States, serving 474,780 students across the 745 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are 179 private schools, serving 29,287 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Nevada is 30%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 44%.
The top-ranked public schools in Nevada are Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School, and Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 74%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 20:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travi
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Rank: #22.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 10-12
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Rank: #44.
Coral Academy Tamarus
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
8185 Tamarus St
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Rank: #55.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Rank: #66.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Rank: #77.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Rank: #88.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Rank: #99.
College Of So Nv High School South
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 11-12
700 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Rank: #1010.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Overview
This State (NV)
US
# Schools
745 Schools
100,423 Schools
# Students
474,780 Students
49,312,078 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
23,848 Teachers
3,179,501 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (NV)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
3,549 Students
466,017 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
26,877 Students
2,806,956 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
216,818 Students
14,946,038 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
30%
# Black Students
58,357 Students
7,271,060 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
125,366 Students
21,001,266 Students
% White Students
26%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
6,921 Students
196,946 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36,739 Students
2,587,800 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (NV)
Total Revenue (24-25)
$5,795 MM
Spending (24-25)
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student (24-25)
$12,205
Spending / Student (24-25)
$12,370
Best Nevada Public Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked public schools in Nevada include Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School, and Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada.
How many public schools are located in Nevada?
745 public schools are located in Nevada.
What percentage of students in Nevada go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Minority enrollment in Nevada is 74%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Nevada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nevada include: Baker Elementary School vs. David E Norman Elementary School, Carson Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Eagle Valley Middle School vs. Carson Middle School
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