The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a town or city which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
32%
Avg. Statewide: 26%
Top-Ranked Cities With Best Public Schools in Nevada (2026)
City
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
32%
(18 out of 57)
(18 out of 57)
- Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada
Rank: #10 of 684 (Top 1%)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%) - College Of So Nv High School South
Rank: #23 of 684 (Top 5%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%) - Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
Rank: #28 of 684 (Top 5%)
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Henderson, NV Schools
Rank: #22.
21%
(18 out of 85)
(18 out of 85)
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