For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,289 students in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Townsite are Mccaw Gordon Elementary School 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
Burkholder Lyal Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 W Van Wagenen
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson, NV include Mccaw Gordon Elementary School and Burkholder Lyal Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Townsite, Henderson?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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