For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,890 students in Mesquite, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mesquite, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV are Virgin Valley High School, Virgin Valley Es and Hughes Charles Arthur MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mesquite, NV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virgin Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Valley View Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Virgin Valley Es
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Woodbury Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Hughes Charles Arthur MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV include Virgin Valley High School, Virgin Valley Es and Hughes Charles Arthur MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Mesquite, NV?
3 public schools are located in Mesquite, NV.
What percentage of students in Mesquite, NV go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mesquite, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite, NV?
Mesquite, NV public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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