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 17, 2024
Do Not Enroll Your Kids Here!!!The Principal Christina Miani is extremely unprofessional and rude!! She does not know how to talk to adults. I can only imagine how she speaks to our Children! Instead... More
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Helen Jydstrup Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
-Bullying and disruptive kids here should have more consequences. -School overall this year unwelcome and , lack of volunteering in the classroom in comparison to other schools. I don't blame the... More
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Somerset Academy Stephanie
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
My daughter has been at Forbuss Elementary from kindergarten up until 2nd grade but unfortunately that’s where it stops for us. In our experience the teachers are wonderful and academically my... More
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Robert L Forbuss Elementary School