For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,943 students in Nevada, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, TX are Nesmith Elementary School, Mcclendon Elementary School and Leland E Edge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nevada, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Leland E Edge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6600
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Rosewood Dr
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6650
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Main St
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Nevada, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, TX include Nesmith Elementary School, Mcclendon Elementary School and Leland E Edge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
7 public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nevada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nevada include: Mcclendon Elementary School vs. Nesmith Elementary School, Nesmith Elementary School vs. Mcclendon Elementary School
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