For the 2026 school year, there are 2 alternative public charter schools serving 1,246 students in Nevada.
The top-ranked alternative public charter school in Nevada is Beacon Academy Of Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Academy Of Nevada
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7360 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 726-8600
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 726-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Point Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3802 Meadows Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 844-8854
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 844-8854
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Nevada include Beacon Academy Of Nevada.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Nevada?
2 alternative public charter schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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