Top Nevada Public Schools
- Nevada is the #42 largest school system in the United States, serving 486,982 students across the 709 public schools for the 2020 school year.
- The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Nevada is 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.
- The top ranked public schools in Nevada are West Career & Technical Academy, Southwest Career And Technical Academy and The Davidson Academy Of Nevada. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 68% (majority majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 20:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NV) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
6%
Hispanic
43%
Black
11%
White
32%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
6%
Top Overall Ranked Public Schools in Nevada (2020)
- School Student Proficiency Grades Location
- 1.Math: ≥95% (Top 1%) Reading: 98% (Top 1%)Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-1211945 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702)799-4340 - 2.Math: 95% (Top 1%) Reading: 98% (Top 1%)Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-127050 W. Shelbourne Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702)799-5766 - 3.Math: ≥95% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12Jot Travis Bulding #048 1164 N
Reno, NV 89507
(775)682-5800 -
- 4.Math: 85-89% (Top 5%) Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-122501 Vegas Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)799-7870 - 5.Math: 87% (Top 5%) Reading: 97% (Top 1%)Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12315 S. 7th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702)799-7800 - 6.Math: 85-89% (Top 5%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775)861-4418 - 7.Math: 88% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥90% (Top 5%)Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-128200 W. Tropical Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702)799-4640 - 8.Math: 82% (Top 5%) Reading: 93% (Top 5%)Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-126705 Vegas Valley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702)799-8888 - 9.Math: ≥90% (Top 1%) Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12158 Main St.
Alamo, NV 89001
(775)725-3321 - 10.Math: 83% (Top 5%) Reading: 90% (Top 5%)Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-126055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775)746-5880 - View Full List of Top Ranked NV Schools
Top Nevada Public Schools by County (2020)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Recent Articles
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
As the ranks of homeschooled students grow, more parents are advocating for these students to join public school sports teams. Learn about both sides of the raging debate that has sparked controversy in several states.
