Best 89149 Nevada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,064 students in 89149, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 89149, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89149, NV are Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School, Divich Kenneth Elementary School and Northwest Career-technical Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89149 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89149, NV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89149, NV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7431 Egan Crest Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Sandra L Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Imagine School Mountain View
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6610 Grand Montecito Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 253-0251
Gr: K-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Darnell Marshall C Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9480 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8680 W Hammer Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10200 Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,961 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Escobedo Edmundo Eddie Sr Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9501 Echelon Point Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Gr: K | 21 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 89149, NV?
How many public schools are located in 89149?
11 public schools are located in 89149.
What percentage of students in 89149 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 89149 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89149?
89149 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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