For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,126 students in 89103, NV (there are 2 private schools, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 89103, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89103, NV are Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School, Guinn Kenny C Middle School and Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89103 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89103, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89103, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Guinn Kenny C Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4150 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5900
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #33.
Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2550
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Decker C H Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3850 S Redwood
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5920
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 S Ridgeville St
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5940
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5940
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #66.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
89103, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4560 W Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 8-12
| 321 students
Odyssey Sec Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6130 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 257-0578
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 257-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Southwest Behavior J/shs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6480 Fairbanks Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5904
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5904
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89103, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89103, NV include Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School, Guinn Kenny C Middle School and Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89103?
6 public schools are located in 89103.
What percentage of students in 89103 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 89103 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89103?
89103 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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