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Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon

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Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon ranks 76 th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is a K–5 elementary charter school in Henderson, Nevada, serving 892 students as part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district. In 2025–2026 it ranked 76th of 376 Nevada elementary schools — the 80th percentile — with a 4-star rating. That is still strong, but it marks a slide from its own past: the school ranked 28th of 380 in 2021–2022 and 28th of 388 in 2018–2019, both 93rd percentile with 5 stars.

Academically, math and reading are Pinecrest's strengths. All-grade math proficiency is 63.7% and reading is 62.0%, both above district and state averages. Science is the clear weak spot at 18.4%, below both district and state, and it has stayed low for years (18.2% in 2022–2023, 20.5% in 2023–2024, 19.0% in 2024–2025). Fourth grade is the standout, with 79.8% proficient in math and 69.0% in reading. Compared with nearby schools, Pinecrest trails only McCaw Gordon Elementary School and Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School in math and reading — both of which serve 100% free/reduced lunch students — while its science results sit near the bottom. Pinecrest does outperform its same-district charter peer, Signature Preparatory, in math (63.7% vs. 36.7%) and reading (62.0% vs. 54.3%), though Signature's science is higher.

Chronic absenteeism has improved from 31.5% to 21.7%, better than the state's 25.5% but above the charter district's 17.2% and far above McCaw Gordon (8.4%) and Smalley (11.4%). Pinecrest spends $8,972 per student — well below nearby Clark County schools, which range from about $12,947 to $20,310 — and has a high student–teacher ratio of 25.6. Overall it is efficient and above average, with clear room to grow in science, third-grade math, attendance, and reversing its recent slide.

892

Students ?

25.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,972

Per pupil spending ?

40.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 749-3500

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.5%

Hispanic:

34.1%

Two or more races:

11.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2019 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nevada average (56% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Nevada elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2019

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg51%

Nevada avg39%

76^th of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 13 pts since 2019

From top 7% (2019) to top 20% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 38Elementary Schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools

2^nd of 12State Sponsored Charter Schools among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	76 of 376	79.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.3	58 of 379	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	48 of 377	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	45 of 384	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	91.6	28 of 380	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	84.7	36 of 324	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	92.1	28 of 388	92.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics64%+28 vs state

Reading62%+17 vs state

Science18%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, October 10, 2021

I'm in my 4th year of college working towards my BS in Elementary Education. I chose a substitute spot at Pinecrest Horizon for my very first time. The kids were great, but the staff was seriously lacking in people skills. There was not a single friendly/helpful person that I came into contact with. They were rude, cold, and gave me the impression I was not wanted there. I've been a casino manager for 25 years and I've never felt more uncomfortable and unwelcome than I did coming to this school. My kids attend Pinecrest Inspirada which is an amazing school and has amazing staff, but they didn't have any sub. spots needed at the time. I guess Pinecrest Horizon doesn't want, need, or value substitutes and I will never go back to this school, especially when I don't have to. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)							SBAC Reading (2026)							SBAC Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon	Public, Charter	K-5	1360 S Boulder Hwy	Henderson	89015	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 749-3500	892	35	25.6		379 (42.5%)	53 (5.9%)	304 (34.1%)	48 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	98 (11.0%)	73.9	76^th of 376 public elementary schools	79.8%		81.3	58^th of 379 public elementary schools	84.7%	18	56.2	79.8	55.4				63.7	51.0	69.0	65.7				62.0	18.4		18.4	$8,972	$911	$8,061
Morrow Sue H Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1070 Featherwood Ave	Henderson	89015	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-3550	416	29	14.3	100.0%	195 (46.9%)	27 (6.5%)	134 (32.2%)	9 (2.2%)	5 (1.2%)	6 (1.4%)	40 (9.6%)	69.8	92^nd of 376 public elementary schools	75.5%		76.7	76^th of 379 public elementary schools	79.9%	16	62.2	55.5	35.8				50.7	54.0	53.9	68.6				59.1	29.8		29.8	$17,934	$1,752	$16,182
Newton Ulis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	571 Greenway Rd	Henderson	89015	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-0500	526	37	14.2	100.0%	222 (42.2%)	42 (8.0%)	195 (37.1%)	20 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	43 (8.2%)	56.3	145^th of 376 public elementary schools	61.4%		61.3	123^rd of 379 public elementary schools	67.5%	22	70.8	39.3	37.0				46.8	65.2	50.5	57.9				57.1	14.0		14.0	$14,821	$1,421	$13,400
Dooley John Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1940 Chickasaw Dr	Henderson	89002	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-8060	332	24	13.8	100.0%	155 (46.7%)	11 (3.3%)	110 (33.1%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	41 (12.3%)	66.1	102^nd of 376 public elementary schools	72.9%		55.2	144^th of 379 public elementary schools	62.0%	42	54.3	42.8	46.1				47.6	56.5	51.0	61.5				56.4				$18,691	$1,472	$17,219
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 Scholar St	Henderson	89002	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-0570	549	35	15.6	100.0%	282 (51.4%)	41 (7.5%)	155 (28.2%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	52 (9.5%)	57.6	134^th of 376 public elementary schools	64.4%		59.9	128^th of 379 public elementary schools	66.2%	6	51.6	55.1	35.7				47.6	57.1	47.6	61.2				55.0	14.2		14.2	$14,163	$1,285	$12,877
Galloway Fay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Skyline Rd	Henderson	89002	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-8920	453	35	12.9	100.0%	175 (38.6%)	55 (12.1%)	165 (36.4%)	10 (2.2%)	5 (1.1%)	7 (1.5%)	36 (7.9%)	44	186^th of 376 public elementary schools	50.5%		49.7	169^th of 379 public elementary schools	55.4%	17	45.3	48.2	27.1				40.6	48.4	42.3	40.0				43.3				$17,162	$2,111	$15,052
McCaw Gordon Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	330 Tin Street	Henderson	89015	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(702) 799-8930	730	41	17.8	100.0%	218 (29.9%)	103 (14.1%)	269 (36.8%)	49 (6.7%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.7%)	82 (11.2%)	95.8	10^th of 376 public elementary schools	97.3%		98.2	5^th of 379 public elementary schools	98.7%	5	79.6	64.1	73.1				72.2	72.5	76.9	87.3				79.0	49.5		49.5	$15,429	$1,352	$14,078
Signature Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-8	498 S Boulder Hwy	Henderson	89015	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 224-2809	964	28	34.1	61.1%	185 (19.2%)	149 (15.5%)	427 (44.3%)	54 (5.6%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (2.4%)	123 (12.8%)	56.6	144^th of 376 public elementary schools	61.7%		55.2	143^rd of 379 public elementary schools	62.3%	1	51.3	53.3	32.1	23.8	22.6	24.0	36.7	45.0	65.0	61.6	51.3	44.7	54.0	54.3	18.7	34.0	23.4	$7,852	$1,726	$6,126
Taylor Robert L Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	144 Westminster Way	Henderson	89015	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-8950	430	32	13.4	100.0%	66 (15.3%)	133 (30.9%)	161 (37.4%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (2.8%)	51 (11.9%)								(n/a)	20.0						12.8			22.9				16.9				$20,310	$2,861	$17,450
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 E Paradise Hills Dr	Henderson	89002	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-8090	710	42	16.9	100.0%	443 (62.4%)	28 (3.9%)	141 (19.9%)	20 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (10.4%)	98.1	4^th of 376 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.6	15^th of 379 public elementary schools	96.0%	11	81.4	83.0	73.1				79.2	84.2	83.0	89.9				85.7	47.0		47.0	$12,947	$1,303	$11,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon?

In the 2024-25 school year, 892 students attended Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon.

What district is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon in?

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What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon?

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon are 42% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon a good school?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon ranks 76^th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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