For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,735 students in 89005, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 89005, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89005, NV are Boulder City High School, King Martha P Elementary School and Garrett Elton M Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89005 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89005, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89005, NV Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulder City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Fifth St
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8200
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
King Martha P Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
888 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8260
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8260
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Elton M Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Ave G
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8290
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8290
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Ave B
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8280
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8280
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Jude's Healing Center
Alternative School
115 Healing Center Drive
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 855-9765
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 855-9765
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89005, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89005, NV include Boulder City High School, King Martha P Elementary School and Garrett Elton M Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 89005?
5 public schools are located in 89005.
What percentage of students in 89005 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 89005 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89005?
89005 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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