Photo: Meridethmyers · Public domainNorth Las Vegas’s public schools score below 74% of Nevada districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving North Las Vegas, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nevada, not nationally.
From Nevada state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Las Vegas’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 54 Nevada towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Las Vegas’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 44% and 28% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,774 per student, against $14,868 across Nevada (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
29 elementary schools, then eight middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Freedom Classical Academy K-8, Legacy Traditional School North Valley, Somerset Academy Losee, Somerset Academy North Las Vegas, Somerset Academy Aliante, Explore Academy, CIVICA Academy, Nevada State High School North Las Vegas, FuturEdge Academy Elementary School, The Delta Academy J-SHS, FuturEdge Academy Middle School, Cristo Rey ST. Viator Las Vegas College Prep (private), University Baptist Academy (private) and Aspects Academy of Learning Montessori (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Las Vegas’s grade
C: better than 26% of Nevada school districts, #26 of 42 Nevada towns. Both inputs trail the Nevada average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Las Vegas, with each school’s own grade.
North Las Vegas’s public schools are run by Clark County School District, which also serves Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas and Mesquite. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
North Las Vegas vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nevada towns that share North Las Vegas’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas | C | Clark County |
| Las Vegas | C | Clark County |
Every school in North Las Vegas
61 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nevada’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Rooted School Las Vegas).
Questions about North Las Vegas’s schools
Are North Las Vegas’s schools good?
On Nevada’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools North Las Vegas children attend score below 74% of Nevada’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #26 of 42 Nevada towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Las Vegas in?
Clark County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 301,622 students in 375 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Las Vegas kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Canyon Springs HS, Rancho HS, Legacy HS, Mojave HS and Cheyenne HS.
What is North Las Vegas’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Clark County School District graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada.
How much does North Las Vegas spend per student?
$14,774 in Clark County School District (FY2024), against $14,868 across Nevada. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Las Vegas?
Yes: Cristo Rey ST. Viator Las Vegas College Prep (Catholic, grades 9–12, 221 students), University Baptist Academy (religious, grades K–12, 71 students) and Aspects Academy of Learning Montessori (religious, grades PK–6, 6 students). North Las Vegas also has 11 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What North Las Vegas families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Las Vegas → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nevada. Stars are from neighbors.