For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,051 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown Las Vegas are Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School, Mission High School and Williams Wendell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #22.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1030 J St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4760
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Slam Arizona Inc.
Charter School
305 E Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 431-6260
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 431-6260
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV include Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School, Mission High School and Williams Wendell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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