For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,227 students in 89142, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89142, NV are Jenkins Earl N Elementary School, Iverson Mervin Elementary School and Mendoza John F Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89142 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89142, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89142, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Earl N Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6950 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3200
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Iverson Mervin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1575 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-7260
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Mendoza John F Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Sloan Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Goldfarb Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1651 Orchard Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-1550
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Wengert Cyril Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Winterwood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8600
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Harney Kathleen & Tim Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1580 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3240
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,248 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89142, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89142, NV include Jenkins Earl N Elementary School, Iverson Mervin Elementary School and Mendoza John F Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89142?
6 public elementary schools are located in 89142.
What is the racial composition of students in 89142?
89142 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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