For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 744 students in 89120, NV.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 89120, NV are Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs, Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School and Discovery Charter School Sandhill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 89120 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in 89120, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89120, NV Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Gr: 6-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 S Sandhill Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
89120, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students
Desert Willow Sec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 36%
5710 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 89120, NV?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 89120, NV include Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs, Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School and Discovery Charter School Sandhill.
How many public charter schools are located in 89120?
3 public charter schools are located in 89120.
What is the racial composition of students in 89120?
89120 public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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