Best 89113 Nevada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 11,405 students in 89113, NV (there are 5 private schools, serving 664 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 89113, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89113, NV are Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas, Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School and Amplus Durango. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89113 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89113, NV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89113, NV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7077 W. Wigwam Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 637-1776
Gr: K-8 | 1,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Amplus Durango
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Steele Judith D Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Nevada State High School Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7885 West Sunset Road Suite 17
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 W Robindale Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-6820
Gr: 9-12 | 3,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Durango High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 W Dewey Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 89113, NV?
How many public schools are located in 89113?
7 public schools are located in 89113.
What percentage of students in 89113 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 89113 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89113?
89113 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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