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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
they do not care for children with disabilities, and that's a problem, school only cares about their ratings, kick children out in a heart beat that's how they maintain their looks.
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Roger D Gehring Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
I have not publicly rated or reviewed the school because my son did have a nurturing and caring environment while he attended HDMS, but we are now 4 years past his attendance there, and we are still... More
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High Desert Montessori Charter School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
Our son goes to Durango high and we
Love everything about it
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Durango High School