Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Nevada (2025)

Best Nevada Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 35 blue ribbon public schools serving 21,673 students in Nevada.

Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.

The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and Ted Hunsberger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Nevada blue ribbon public schools have an score of 58% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada?

The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nevada include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Inspirada, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and Ted Hunsberger Elementary School.

How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Nevada?

35 blue ribbon public schools are located in Nevada.

What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?

Nevada blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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