These are some of the top-rated public schools in Nevada based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Nevada at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Nevada offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Nevada
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Clark County School District
314,346 students | LAS VEGAS, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 389 schools -
Washoe County School District
64,990 students | RENO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 117 schools -
State-Sponsored Charter Schools
59,670 students | CARSON CITY, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 79 schools -
Elko County School District
10,171 students | ELKO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 35 schools -
Lyon County School District
9,085 students | YERINGTON, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 20 schools
Reviews From Schools in Nevada
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Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
The principal Virginia "Holli" Ratliff is terrible, she tries to silence the victims of bullying and their parents by trespassing them from the school when we raised concerns about how the bullying... More
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Josh Stevens Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2025
Loved this school until my son had a bully teacher Lourdes Pearson. It’s been a few years but I still think about how horrible she was. If your kids ever gets assigned to her, make sure to change... More
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Shelley Berkley Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2025
Not a very good school in the slightest most the kids there act like animals an aren't interested in what their learning because for some of the classes it's the same re used slop they tried teaching... More
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Las Vegas High School