Best Schools in Las Vegas

With over 300,000 students, 35,000 employees, 336 schools and an annual budget of $5.2 billion, the Clark County School District is the fifth-largest school district in the nation. It is also one of the fastest-growing school districts in the country, absorbing thousands of new students each year.

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Clark County School District

Established in 1956, the Clark County School District (CCSD) is the number one choice for families and students. CCSD educates 320,000 students – offering a variety of nationally recognized programs, including Magnet Schools, Career and Technical Academies, and Advanced Placement programs. Through these programs – plus CCSD's online secondary school and our open enrollment offerings – CCSD offers the best choices to meet individual student needs. As the nation’s fifth-largest school district, CCSD has the ability to provide additional services such as a school police department, adult education courses, and innovative community partnerships with Vegas PBS and The Public Education Foundation. CCSD educates 75 percent of the students in Nevada, and works closely with community partners and business leaders to educate the workers needed to strengthen the Las Vegas economy.

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Las Vegas School Rankings

If you're moving to Las Vegas and thinking about raising a family, you're probably thinking about what's the best school for my child? Sending your child to the best elementary school, middle school, or high school should rank among the top priorities for you and your family. If that's the case, we've provided the 10 best elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in Las Vegas below.

Best Elementary Schools in Las Vegas

After reviewing the Nevada Elementary School Rankings, these elementary schools in Las Vegas ranked the highest in the Average Standard Score:

1. Roy Gomm Elementary School
2. Billy and Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary School
3. Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School
4. Judy & John L Goolsby Elementary School
5. James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School
6. John Vanderburg Elementary School
7. Charles & Phyllis Frias Elementary School
8. Thomas O'Roarke Elementary School
9. Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School
10. Frank S Lamping Elementary School

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Best Middle Schools in Las Vegas

According to the Nevada Middle School Rankings, these middle schools in Las Vegas ranked the highest in Average Standard Score:

1. Pinecrest Academy Inspirada
2. Pinecrest Academy St Rose
3. Doral Academy Cactus
4. Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Eastgate
5. Sig Rogich Middle School
6. Del E Webb Middle School
7. Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Sandy Ridge
8. Elton M Garrett Junior High School
9. Bob Miller Middle School
10. Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD

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Best High Schools in Las Vegas

According to the Nevada High School Rankings, these high schools in Las Vegas ranked the highest in Average Standard Score:

1. College of So. NV High School South
2. College of So. NV High School West
3. Advanced Technologies Academy
4. West Career & Technical Academy
5. Southwest Career and Technical Academy
6. Northwest Career and Technical Academy
7. Veterans Tribute Career Techincal Academy
8. Coronado High School
9. College of So. NV High School East
10. Palo Verde High School

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Conclusion

There you go. You now know which schools in Las Vegas rank among the best. You now have the knowledge to select the best school to send your child to in Las Vegas. If you need more information on the public schooling system in Las Vegas, we've wrote about this a few times. If you're looking for more content on what it's like to live and work in Las Vegas, please check out the Las Vegas Plug's hub for Las Vegas Locals. You'll find everything you need to know about living life as a Las Vegas Local.