Nevada is the #40 largest school system in the United States, serving 482,853 students across the 756 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 178 private schools, serving 29,686 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Nevada are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Nevada is 26%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.
The top ranked public schools in Nevada are Davidson Academy, College Of So Nv High School West and Advanced Technologies High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 71% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NV) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
44%
Black
12%
White
29%
Hawaiian
2%
Two or more races
7%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Nevada (2024)
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: 5-12
Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Rank: #22.
College Of So Nv High School West
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 11-12
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Rank: #33.
Advanced Technologies High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
College Of So Nv High School South
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 11-12
700 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 10-12
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Rank: #66.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 11-12
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Rank: #99.
Pinecrest Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Rank: #1010.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Best Nevada Public Schools by County (2024)
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, College Of So Nv High School West and Advanced Technologies High School.
How many public schools are located in Nevada?
756 public schools are located in Nevada.
What percentage of students in Nevada go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Nevada are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Minority enrollment in Nevada is 71% (majority Hispanic)
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