For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 4,142 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 middle schools in Nevada are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Rogich Sig Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Gr: K-8 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Rogich Sig Middle School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,668 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nevada include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Rogich Sig Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Nevada?
4 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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