For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,173 students in Mesquite, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mesquite, NV are Virgin Valley Elementary School and Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mesquite, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Woodbury Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mesquite, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mesquite, NV include Virgin Valley Elementary School and Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mesquite?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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