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Best Clark County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 452 public schools serving 360,853 students in Clark County, NV (there are 109 private schools, serving 22,435 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clark County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Coral Academy Tamarus and Advanced Technologies Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2840 Via Contessa
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 473-5777
Gr: K-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Coral Academy Tamarus
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8185 Tamarus St
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 269-8512
Gr: K-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
College Of So Nv High School South
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080
Gr: 11-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
College Of So Nv High School West
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Gr: 11-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Coral Academy Windmill
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2150 Windmill Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 485-3410
Gr: 5-7 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Wolff Elise L Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Seven Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
675 E. Dale Ave.
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Gr: K-12 | 2,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Staton Ethel W Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Sageberry Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Gr: K-5 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada St Rose
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1385 E. Cactus Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 750-9150
Gr: K-8 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Coral Academy Centennial Hills
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7951 Deer Springs Way
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 685-4333
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8151 N. Shaumber Road
Las Vegas, NV 89166
(702) 489-2473
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Gr: 8-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Doral Academy Cactus
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9025 West Cactus Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Gr: K-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Coral Academy Eastgate
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7777 Eastgate Rd
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 489-9797
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Bonner John W Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Amplus Rainbow
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7077 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 970-6800
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Rogich Sig Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Doral Academy West Pebble
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6435 W. Pebble
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 916-4320
Gr: K-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3232.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8740
Gr: K-12 | 2,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Twitchell Neil C Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2060 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Miller Bob Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2400 Cozy Hill Cir
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Coral Academy Tamarus and Advanced Technologies Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
459 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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