For the 2023 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 52,833 students in Henderson, NV (there are 21 private schools, serving 4,585 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 College Of So Nv High School South, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada and Vanderburg John 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 37% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Henderson, NV Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Of So Nv High School South
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Grades: 11-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Academy 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
| 1,224 students
Rank: #33.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
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
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Coral Academy Windmill
Charter School
Math: 56% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2150 Windmill Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Grades: 4-7
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Charter School
Math: 56% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
675 E. Dale Ave.
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Grades: K-10
| 1,473 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 860 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #99.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1010.
Nevada State High School Henderson
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
233 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 286 students
Rank: #1111.
Coral Academy Eastgate
Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7777 Eastgate Rd
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Grades: K-7
| 641 students
Rank: #1212.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #1313.
Coronado High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Coronado Center Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,377 students
Rank: #1414.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
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
| 635 students
Rank: #1515.
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Artella Avenue
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #1616.
Webb Del E Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Reunion Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 1,616 students
Rank: #1717.
Twitchell Neil C Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2060 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 826 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Miller Bob Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Cozy Hill Cir
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,631 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wolff Elise L Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Seven Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #2020.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
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
| 551 students
Rank: #2121.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Grades: K-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #2222.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
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
| 687 students
Rank: #2323.
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Scholar St
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2424.
Mannion Jack & Terry Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,429 students
Rank: #2525.
Stevens Josh Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Dave Wood Circle
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #2626.
Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #2727.
Legacy Traditional School Cadence
Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Inflection Street
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 846-2310
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 846-2310
Grades: K-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Greenspun Barbara & Hank Junior High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 N Valle Verde
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-0920
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-0920
Grades: 6-8
| 1,523 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Grades: K-8
| 959 students
Rank: #3030.
Green Valley High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 Arroyo Grande Blvd
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0950
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,911 students
Rank: #3131.
White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1661 Galleria Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0777
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0777
Grades: 6-8
| 1,647 students
Rank: #3232.
Newton Ulis Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
571 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #3333.
Cox David M Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Clark Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #3434.
Bartlett Selma F Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1961 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcdoniel Elementary Schooltes M Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
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Henderson, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
450 Merlayne Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8990
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
3170 Laurel Ave
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NV include College Of So Nv High School South, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada and Vanderburg John Elementary School. Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public schools are located in Henderson, NV?
55 public schools are located in Henderson, NV.
What percentage of students in Henderson, NV go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Henderson, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson, NV?
Henderson, NV public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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