For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,756 students in 89012, NV (there are , serving 345 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 89012, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89012, NV are Vanderburg John Elementary School, Twitchell Neil C Elementary School and Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89012 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89012, NV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89012, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Twitchell Neil C Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2060 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Chapata Drive
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89012, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89012, NV include Vanderburg John Elementary School, Twitchell Neil C Elementary School and Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89012?
3 public schools are located in 89012.
What percentage of students in 89012 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 89012 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89012?
89012 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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