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 GreatSchools 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
319,292 students | LAS VEGAS, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 373 schools -
Washoe County School District
64,988 students | RENO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 109 schools -
State-Sponsored Charter Schools
53,223 students | CARSON CITY, NV
Grades PK, K-12 | 67 schools -
Elko County School District
9,608 students | ELKO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 33 schools -
Lyon County School District
8,823 students | YERINGTON, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in Nevada
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Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2024
My child has been attending this school since its first day open. They have been doing fundraising for shade structures for 4 years now and still have nothing to show for it. The school told us that... More
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Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2024
Great staff, an administrative staff. Some teachers are a little rough around the edges but kind. Safety could definitely be improved with updates to the school.
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Lemmon Valley Elementary School
Current student
May 20, 2024
First of all this school does not do anything with bullying a kid could be getting bullied and they would do nothing about it. its actually crazy how the lessons are absolutely boring in our map... More
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Marshall C Darnell Elementary School