For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,638 students in Nevada, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Nevada, TX are Braves Academy, Nesmith Elementary School and Mcclendon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nevada, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Gr: 3-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Leland E Edge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6670
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Community High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
615 F M 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Gr: 6-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Nevada, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nevada, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Nevada, TX include Braves Academy, Nesmith Elementary School and Mcclendon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nevada?
10 public schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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