For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,024 students in 89142, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89142, NV are East Career And Technical Academy High School, Jenkins Earl N Elementary School and Iverson Mervin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89142 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89142, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89142, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 1,988 students
Rank: #22.
Jenkins Earl N Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6950 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3200
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Iverson Mervin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1575 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-7260
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Goldfarb Daniel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1651 Orchard Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-1550
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Mendoza John F Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Sloan Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Wengert Cyril Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Winterwood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8600
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Las Vegas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 E Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-0180
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-0180
Grades: 9-12
| 2,737 students
Rank: #88.
Harney Kathleen & Tim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1580 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3240
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,279 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in 89142, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89142, NV include East Career And Technical Academy High School, Jenkins Earl N Elementary School and Iverson Mervin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89142?
8 public schools are located in 89142.
What is the racial composition of students in 89142?
89142 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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