For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 13,434 students in 89121, NV (there are , serving 186 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 89121, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89121, NV are Mater Mountain Vista, Ferron William E Elementary School and Nv Learning Academy J-shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89121 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89121, NV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89121, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mater Mountain Vista
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3445 Mountain Vista Street
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 485-2400
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 485-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #22.
Ferron William E Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 El Oro Street
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7720
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7720
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Nv Learning Academy J-shs
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Grades: 6-12
| 3,204 students
Rank: #44.
Nv Learning Academy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-6852
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-6852
Grades: PK-5
| 1,204 students
Rank: #55.
Harris George E Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 E. Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7750
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
Nv Rise Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Emerson Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 489-4886
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 489-4886
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Ullom J M Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4869 E Sun Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7780
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
Beckley Will Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 S Glenhurst
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7700
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #99.
Woodbury C W Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3875 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7660
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7660
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1010.
Mack Jerome Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Karen Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-2005
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #1111.
Dearing Laura Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3046 S Ferndale
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7710
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #1212.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Grades: PK-12
| 111 students
Rank: #1313.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Annie Oakley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7580
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
3626 S Pecos-mcleod
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7463
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7463
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Elementary School
Special Education School
3656 S. Pecos-mcleod Interconn
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8692
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8692
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Young Women's Leadership Academy Of Las Vegas
Charter School
3415 S Mojave Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 931-9972
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 931-9972
Grades: 6-10
| 141 students
89121, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Detention Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Freedom Prog Impact - Alternative Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-9
| 9 students
2525 Emerson Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 336-7060
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 336-7060
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Richardson Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89121, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89121, NV include Mater Mountain Vista, Ferron William E Elementary School and Nv Learning Academy J-shs.
How many public schools are located in 89121?
16 public schools are located in 89121.
What percentage of students in 89121 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 89121 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89121?
89121 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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