For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,454 students in 89081, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in 89081, NV are Freedom Classical Academy K-8, Somerset Academy Losee and Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89081 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89081, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89081, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Classical Academy K-8
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
777 E. Ann Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 533-1896
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 533-1896
Gr: K-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Losee
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Losee Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 826-4373
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 826-4373
Gr: K-12 | 2,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Milan Peak St
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-3878
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-3878
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Johnston Carroll M Stem Academy Of Env Studies
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5855 Lawrence Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-7001
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-7001
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Scott Jesse D Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5700 N Bruce St
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-1766
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-1766
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Tartan John Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 E Tropical Pkwy
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-4701
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89081, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89081, NV include Freedom Classical Academy K-8, Somerset Academy Losee and Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89081?
6 public schools are located in 89081.
What is the racial composition of students in 89081?
89081 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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