Best Nevada Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 magnet public middle schools serving 18,502 students in Nevada.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Nevada are Darrel Swope Middle School, Lied Stem Academy Middle School and Sky Ranch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Lied Stem Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5350 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Hyde Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Hinson St
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
O'callaghan Mike Middle School I3 Learn Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Radwick Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7340
Gr: 6-8 | 1,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1661 Galleria Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0777
Gr: 6-8 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7701 Ducharme Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Mackey Jo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2726 Englestad Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7139
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Knudson K O Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Atlantic St
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-7470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Gibson Robert O Middle School Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 W Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Cashman James Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4622 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5880
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Bridger Jim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 N Bruce St
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7185
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Martin Roy W Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 28th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Nevada include Darrel Swope Middle School, Lied Stem Academy Middle School and Sky Ranch Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Nevada?
17 magnet public middle schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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