For the 2025 school year, there are 7 special education public middle schools serving 496 students in Nevada.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs and Summit School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Summit School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6171 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Grades: PK-12
| 111 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Stewart Helen J
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
| 118 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Nevada?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs and Summit School.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Nevada?
7 special education public middle schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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