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Best Nevada Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 special education public high schools serving 496 students in Nevada.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs and Marvin Picollo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Nevada special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marvin Picollo Elementary School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit School
Special Education School
6171 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs and Marvin Picollo Elementary School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Nevada?
7 special education public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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