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Best 89103 Nevada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,106 students in 89103, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 89103, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89103, NV are Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School, Guinn Kenny C Middle School and Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89103 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89103, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89103, NV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Guinn Kenny C Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4150 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5700 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Decker C H Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 S Redwood
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5920
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 S Ridgeville St
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5940
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 89103, NV?
How many public schools are located in 89103?
6 public schools are located in 89103.
What percentage of students in 89103 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 89103 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89103?
89103 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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