Best Public Schools in Zip Code 89149

The 89149 zip code area of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Clark County School District. While the district is ranked 5th out of 12 in the state with a 4-star rating, the schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with a few standouts providing exceptional education to their students.

Northwest Career-Technical Academy High School is a public magnet high school that ranks 7th out of 103 high schools in the state and has a 5-star rating. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 44.8% proficient or better in EOC Science, 50.1% proficient or better in ACT Math, and 85.6% proficient or better in ACT English. In contrast, Divich Kenneth Elementary School, a public elementary school, ranks 81st out of 379 in the state and has a 4-star rating, but still demonstrates strong academic performance, with 55.9% proficient or better in SBAC Math, 64.9% proficient or better in SBAC Reading, and 25.3% proficient or better in SBAC Science.

While some schools in the area, like Imagine School Mountain View, a public charter elementary school, perform well above the state average, many schools face challenges related to high rates of free/reduced lunch and chronic absenteeism, suggesting socioeconomic factors that can impact academic outcomes. The wide range in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools also highlights the disparities in resources and funding that can exist within a district.