Best Public Schools in Las Vegas, NV

The city of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to 311 schools, including 198 elementary schools, 43 middle schools, 61 high schools, and 9 alternative schools. These schools serve students across the Clark County school district, as well as some state-sponsored charter schools. The data reveals a wide range of performance among the schools, with several standout institutions as well as some lower-performing ones.

A few schools stand out for their exceptional academic achievement. Advanced Technologies Academy High School is ranked #1 out of 97 Nevada high schools and has a 5-star rating, with over 50% of students proficient in science and 66% proficient in math. Gehring Roger D Academy of Science & Technology Elementary School and Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School are also top-ranked elementary schools, with proficiency rates over 80% in both math and reading. In contrast, the NV Learning Academy J-Senior High School has lower proficiency rates, with only 16.5% of students proficient in math and 30.1% in reading.

Overall, the data shows a significant performance gap between the highest and lowest-ranked schools in the Las Vegas area. The four-year graduation rate across all schools is 81.4%, while the average chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6%. Additionally, 100% of students at the majority of schools receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors contributing to these trends and how to best support student success across all schools in the district.