Best Elementary Schools in Nevada
The top 50 elementary schools (grades K-5) in Nevada, ranked by enrollment from NCES data with EDFacts proficiency rates where available. Average proficiency across this list is 31%.
| # | School | City | Enrollment | Proficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV Learning Academy ES | Las Vegas, NV | 1,728 | 62% |
| 2 | Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES | Las Vegas, NV | 1,093 | 31% |
| 3 | Ellis Robert & Sandy ES | Henderson, NV | 1,022 | 40% |
| 4 | Divich Kenneth ES | Las Vegas, NV | 1,020 | 22% |
| 5 | Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon | Henderson, NV | 871 | 66% |
| 6 | Nick Poulakidas Elementary School | Reno, NV | 868 | 58% |
| 7 | Mathis Dr. Beverly S ES | Las Vegas, NV | 864 | 36% |
| 8 | Jones Blackhurst Jan L ES | Las Vegas, NV | 846 | 39% |
| 9 | Manch J E ES | Las Vegas, NV | 839 | 33% |
| 10 | Dearing Laura ES | Las Vegas, NV | 837 | 23% |
| 11 | Alamo Tony ES | Las Vegas, NV | 835 | 31% |
| 12 | Bonner John W ES | Las Vegas, NV | 817 | 39% |
| 13 | John Bohach Elementary School | Sparks, NV | 811 | 59% |
| 14 | Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ES | Las Vegas, NV | 799 | 37% |
| 15 | Long Walter V ES | Las Vegas, NV | 799 | 25% |
| 16 | Stevens Josh ES | Henderson, NV | 798 | 34% |
| 17 | Beckley Will ES | Las Vegas, NV | 784 | 26% |
| 18 | Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES | Las Vegas, NV | 784 | 39% |
| 19 | Petersen Dean ES | Las Vegas, NV | 779 | 23% |
| 20 | Barber Shirley A ES | Las Vegas, NV | 777 | 20% |
| 21 | Triggs Vincent L ES | N Las Vegas, NV | 776 | 23% |
| 22 | Hayden Don E ES | N Las Vegas, NV | 770 | 23% |
| 23 | Ortwein Dennis ES | Las Vegas, NV | 769 | 27% |
| 24 | Dickens D L Dusty ES | N Las Vegas, NV | 764 | 23% |
| 25 | Steele Judith D ES | Las Vegas, NV | 764 | 22% |
| 26 | Dondero Harvey N ES | Las Vegas, NV | 763 | 24% |
| 27 | Fine Mark L ES | Las Vegas, NV | 761 | 21% |
| 28 | O Roarke Thomas ES | Las Vegas, NV | 758 | 25% |
| 29 | Ries Aldeane Comito ES | Las Vegas, NV | 755 | 23% |
| 30 | McCaw Gordon ES | Henderson, NV | 747 | 33% |
| 31 | Goolsby Judy & John L ES | Las Vegas, NV | 743 | 31% |
| 32 | Wynn Elaine ES | Las Vegas, NV | 743 | 23% |
| 33 | Wolff Elise L ES | Henderson, NV | 741 | 26% |
| 34 | Tanaka Wayne N ES | Las Vegas, NV | 738 | 27% |
| 35 | Tate Myrtle ES | Las Vegas, NV | 737 | 23% |
| 36 | Abston Sandra B ES | Las Vegas, NV | 727 | 22% |
| 37 | Vegas Verdes ES | Las Vegas, NV | 727 | 26% |
| 38 | Ward Kitty McDonough ES | Las Vegas, NV | 727 | 36% |
| 39 | Heckethorn Howard E ES | Las Vegas, NV | 726 | 20% |
| 40 | Berkley Shelley ES | Las Vegas, NV | 725 | 34% |
| 41 | Snyder William E ES | Las Vegas, NV | 725 | 31% |
| 42 | Goynes Theron H & Naomi D ES | N Las Vegas, NV | 718 | 23% |
| 43 | Rogers Lucille S ES | Las Vegas, NV | 718 | 37% |
| 44 | Carl Kay ES | Las Vegas, NV | 715 | 31% |
| 45 | Piggott Academy ES | Las Vegas, NV | 715 | 31% |
| 46 | Lemmon Valley Elementary | Reno, NV | 714 | 29% |
| 47 | Thiriot Joseph E ES | Las Vegas, NV | 714 | 40% |
| 48 | Hewetson Halle ES | Las Vegas, NV | 713 | 38% |
| 49 | Snyder Don & Dee ES | Las Vegas, NV | 713 | 21% |
| 50 | Thompson Tyrone ES | Las Vegas, NV | 712 | 37% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best elementary school in Nevada?
The largest elementary school in Nevada is NV Learning Academy ES in Las Vegas with 1,728 students and a 62% proficiency rate. Rankings are based on NCES Common Core of Data enrollment and EDFacts proficiency results.
How many elementary schools are in Nevada?
This page shows the top 50 elementary schools (grades K-5) in Nevada by enrollment. Browse the full state directory to see all schools.
What does the proficiency rate measure?
Proficiency rate is the percentage of students meeting grade-level standards on combined math and reading assessments, as reported by EDFacts. Data is district-level and applied to each school in the district.
Where does this data come from?
Enrollment and school characteristics come from the NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency rates come from EDFacts assessment results. Both are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
Schools are ranked by enrollment within the state. Proficiency rates come from EDFacts assessment results, district-level figures applied to each school in the district.