For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,395 students in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Townsite are Mccaw Gordon Elementary School, Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson and Burkholder Lyal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Burkholder Lyal Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 W Van Wagenen
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV include Mccaw Gordon Elementary School, Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson and Burkholder Lyal Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson?
the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson 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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