For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,013 students in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Charleston are College Of So Nv High School West, Smith Helen M Elementary School and Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Of So Nv High School West
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Grades: 11-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Helen M Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2251 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2251 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Clark Educational W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4291 W Pennwood Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,835 students
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 High School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2251 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #77.
Hancock Doris Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1661 Lindell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-4205
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
Vegas Verdes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 El Parque Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5960
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #99.
Reed Doris M Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Winwood St
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 799-4777
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 799-4777
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1010.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 Upland Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4223
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Bonanza High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6665 W Del Rey
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-4000
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV include College Of So Nv High School West, Smith Helen M Elementary School and Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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