For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,890 students in Mesquite, NV (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mesquite, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV are Virgin Valley Elementary School, Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School and Virgin Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mesquite, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virgin Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Woodbury Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Virgin Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Valley View Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV include Virgin Valley Elementary School, Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School and Virgin Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Mesquite?
3 public schools are located in Mesquite.
What percentage of students in Mesquite go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mesquite are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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