For the 2023-24 school year, there are 34 blue ribbon public schools serving 20,996 students in Nevada.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada are Advanced Technologies High School, Ted Hunsberger Elementary School and Roy Gomm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Nevada Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advanced Technologies High School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #22.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Grades: K-8
| 1,186 students
Rank: #55.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Vanderburg John Es
Math: 72% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
West Career & Technical High School
Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages
Math: 63% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #99.
Goolsby Judy & John L Es
Math: 57% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1111.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1212.
Givens Linda Rankin Es
Math: 55% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1313.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1414.
Bonner John W Es
Math: 50% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #1515.
Florence Drake Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1616.
Rogich Sig MiddleSchool
Math: 45% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,567 students
Rank: #1717.
Caliente Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #1818.
Lamping Frank Es
Math: 46% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1919.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Es
Math: 44% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #2020.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2531 Vegas Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #2121.
Taylor Glen C Es
Math: 44% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2222.
Stuckey Evelyn Es
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2323.
Jackpot High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2424.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2525.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Es
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #2626.
Steele Judith D Es
Math: 41% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #2727.
Bracken Walter Es
Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2828.
Morrow Sue H Es
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2929.
Thompson Sandra L Es
Math: 26% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #3030.
Hill Charlotte Es
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 E Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #3131.
Winnemucca Grammar School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #3232.
Dooley John Es
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #3333.
Smith Helen M Es
Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #3434.
Bendorf Patricia A Es
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 S Kevin Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada include Advanced Technologies High School, Ted Hunsberger Elementary School and Roy Gomm Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Nevada?
34 blue ribbon public schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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