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Best 89101 Nevada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,734 students in 89101, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 89101, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89101, NV are Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School, Mission High School and Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89101 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89101, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89101, NV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Nevada State High School Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 N 13th St 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Ronnow C C Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Lena St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7159
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Sunrise Acres Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 28th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7912
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Cambeiro Arturo Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 E Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Hollingsworth Howard Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 East Ogden Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1660
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Martin Roy W Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 28th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Lunt Robert Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Harris St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-8360
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Hewetson Halle Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N 20th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7896
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Willow Elementary School
Special Education School
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention 3-5 Elementary School
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 3-5
Rank: n/an/a
Quest Program
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Strong Start Academy
Charter School
310 S 9th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 463-0222
Gr: K-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 89101, NV?
How many public schools are located in 89101?
23 public schools are located in 89101.
What percentage of students in 89101 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 89101 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89101?
89101 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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