For the 2023 school year, there are 13 special education public schools serving 830 students in Nevada.
The top ranked special education public schools in Nevada are Marvin Picollo Elementary School, Miley Achievement Center Elementary School and Miller John F Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Nevada Special Education Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 1-5
| 31 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Miller John F Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Miley Achievement Center J-shs
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #66.
Stewart Helen J Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Elementary School
Special Education School
3656 S. Pecos-mcleod Interconn
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7479
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7479
Grades: PK
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: 1-5
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Nevada?
The top ranked special education public schools in Nevada include Marvin Picollo Elementary School, Miley Achievement Center Elementary School and Miller John F Elementary School.
How many special education public schools are located in Nevada?
13 special education public schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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