For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 324 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Downtown Las Vegas are Mission High School and Williams Wendell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1030 J St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4760
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Slam Arizona Inc.
Charter School
305 E Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 431-6260
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 431-6260
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV include Mission High School and Williams Wendell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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