For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 695 students in Laughlin, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laughlin, NV are Bennett William G Elementary School and Laughlin J-shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laughlin, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laughlin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Laughlin, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett William G Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 S Needles Hwy
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-3378
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-3378
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Laughlin J-shs
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Cougar Dr
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Laughlin, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2750 S Needles Hwy
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-3378
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-3378
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Laughlin, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laughlin, NV include Bennett William G Elementary School and Laughlin J-shs.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laughlin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Laughlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Laughlin?
Laughlin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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