For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,456 students in Nevada, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, TX are Braves Academy, Nesmith Elementary School and Mcclendon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nevada, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Gr: 3-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Leland E Edge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6670
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
615 F M 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Gr: 6-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Nevada, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, TX include Braves Academy, Nesmith Elementary School and Mcclendon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
7 public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).