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Best Downtown South Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,738 students in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park John S Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Franklin Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7904
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Knudson K O Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Atlantic St
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Pauline Way
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7890
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Innovations Int'l Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 216-4337
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Cannon Helen C Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5850 Euclid Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Fremont John C Professional Dev Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E St Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-5558
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Innovations Int'l Charter J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 216-4337
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown South, Las Vegas?
7 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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