Best Whitney Ranch Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 33 students in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV.
The neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV public schools have a diversity score of 0.66, which is less than the Nevada public school average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV include Cowan Sunset Southeast High School and Cowan Academic Center J-shs.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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