For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 726 students in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public school in Desert Hills is Berkley Shelley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkley Shelley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Copper Edge Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-2525
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas, NV include Berkley Shelley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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