For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 479 students in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public school in University District is Paradise Prof Dev Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Prof Dev Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Cottage Grove Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 799-5660
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 799-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas, NV include Paradise Prof Dev Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of University District, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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