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Best Charleston Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,136 students in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Charleston are Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Middle School, Smith Helen M Elementary School and Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2251 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Smith Helen M Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2251 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-0578
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Hancock Doris Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1661 Lindell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Vegas Verdes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 El Parque Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Reed Doris M Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Winwood St
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 799-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Upland Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4223
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas, NV include Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 Middle School, Smith Helen M Elementary School and Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Charleston, Las Vegas?
7 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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