For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,862 students in 89118, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 197 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 89118, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89118, NV are Amplus Rainbow, Jydstrup Helen Elementary School and Sawyer Grant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89118 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89118, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89118, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amplus Rainbow
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7077 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 970-6800
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 970-6800
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Jydstrup Helen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5150 Duneville St
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8140
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8140
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Sawyer Grant Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Redwood St
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-5980
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-5980
Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Earl Marion B Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6650 W Reno Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89118, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89118, NV include Amplus Rainbow, Jydstrup Helen Elementary School and Sawyer Grant Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89118?
4 public schools are located in 89118.
What percentage of students in 89118 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 89118 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89118?
89118 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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