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Best Henderson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 53,985 students in Henderson, NV (there are 21 private schools, serving 4,608 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Henderson, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%). Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nevada.
The top-ranked public schools in Henderson, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, College Of So Nv High School South and Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Henderson, NV (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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%
Rank: #1616.
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3200 Artella Avenue
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Gr: PK-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Chapata Drive
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Nevada State High School Henderson
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
233 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Gr: K-12 | 2,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Scholar St
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Coronado High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Coronado Center Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Newton Ulis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
571 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Webb Del E Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Reunion Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Mcdoniel Estes M Es
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7788
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Cox David M Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
280 Clark Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Mannion Jack & Terry Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3131.
Bartlett Selma F Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1961 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Gibson James Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Leisure Cir
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3333.
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 998-0500
Gr: K-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3434.
Stevens Josh Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Dave Wood Circle
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 799-0220
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Mack Nate Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3170 Laurel Ave
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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