For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,738 students in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown South are Park John S Elementary School, Knudson K O Academy Of The Arts and Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park John S Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
931 Franklin Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7904
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7904
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Knudson K O Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Atlantic St
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7470
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7470
Grades: 6-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pauline Way
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7890
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7890
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Cannon Helen C Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Euclid Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
Innovations Int'l Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 216-4337
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 216-4337
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Innovations Int'l Charter J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 216-4337
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 216-4337
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Fremont John C Professional Dev Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E St Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-5558
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-5558
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV include Park John S Elementary School, Knudson K O Academy Of The Arts and Crestwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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