For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,008 students in 89120, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89120, NV are Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs, Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School and Tomiyasu Bill Y Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89120 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89120, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89120, NV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Tomiyasu Bill Y Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Annie Oakley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7770
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
French Doris Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3235 E Hacienda
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7730
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 S Sandhill Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 489-9350
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
Harmon Harley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4820 E. Mesa Vista Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7740
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7740
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
Cannon Helen C Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Euclid Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
89120, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
5710 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89120, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89120, NV include Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs, Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School and Tomiyasu Bill Y Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89120?
7 public elementary schools are located in 89120.
What is the racial composition of students in 89120?
89120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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