For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 54,057 students in Henderson, NV (there are 23 private schools, serving 5,006 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Henderson, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%). Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, College Of So Nv High School South and Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson, NV (2025)
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.
College Of So Nv High School South
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Gr: 11-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Coral Academy Windmill
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2150 Windmill Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Gr: 5-7 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Wolff Elise L Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Seven Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
675 E. Dale Ave.
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Gr: K-12 | 2,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Gr: K-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Coral Academy Eastgate
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7777 Eastgate Rd
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Twitchell Neil C Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2060 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Miller Bob Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Cozy Hill Cir
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Artella Avenue
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Chapata Drive
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Nevada State High School Henderson
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
233 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Gr: K-12 | 2,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Scholar St
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Coronado High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Coronado Center Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Newton Ulis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
571 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Webb Del E Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Reunion Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 1,640 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Mcdoniel Estes M Es
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Cox David M Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
280 Clark Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Mannion Jack & Terry Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,390 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Bartlett Selma F Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1961 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Gibson James Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Leisure Cir
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Gr: K-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Stevens Josh Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Dave Wood Circle
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
Mack Nate Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3170 Laurel Ave
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Henderson, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Cowan - Sunset So High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5300 E. Russel Road
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-6370
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-6370
Gr: 9-12
450 Merlayne Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
450 E Merlayne Dr
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-8990
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-8990
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Las Vegas Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2657 Windmill Parkway #210
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 762-2254
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 762-2254
3170 Laurel Ave
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, College Of So Nv High School South and Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School. Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
57 public schools are located in Henderson.
What percentage of students in Henderson go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Henderson are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henderson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henderson include: Treem Harriet Elementary School vs. Thorpe Jim Elementary School, Thorpe Jim Elementary School vs. Treem Harriet Elementary School, Liberty High School vs. Coronado High School
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