Top Rankings
Clark County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 242 public preschools serving 132,917 students in Clark County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Nevada.
Public Preschools in Clark County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
388 Schools
371 Schools
# Students
304,579 Students
178,603 Students
# Teachers
14,377 Teachers
9,849 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Clark County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Graduation Rate
81%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
1,024 Students
1,292 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18,407 Students
8,295 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
149,440 Students
83,559 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
47%
# Black Students
49,779 Students
23,660 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
61,412 Students
45,147 Students
% White Students
20%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
4,929 Students
2,428 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
24,283 Students
14,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10,773
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
16,763
22,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
19,684
26,161
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21,724
28,759
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20,719
27,536
# Students in 4th Grade:
21,563
28,547
# Students in 5th Grade:
22,041
28,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
22,033
878
# Students in 7th Grade:
22,443
597
# Students in 8th Grade:
22,836
575
# Students in 9th Grade:
25,607
354
# Students in 10th Grade:
26,452
304
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,564
257
# Students in 12th Grade:
24,535
186
# Ungraded Students:
842
89
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,519 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,543 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,813 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$3,820 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,519
$12,085
Spending / Student
$12,543
$12,248
Best Clark County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Grades: PK-5
| 1,083 students
Rank: #55.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Staton Ethel W Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Sageberry Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #77.
Wolff Elise L Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Seven Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #88.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1010.
Bonner John W Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1111.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1212.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1313.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #1414.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #1515.
Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Chapata Drive
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1616.
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Artella Avenue
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #1717.
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10135 W Quail Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1818.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1919.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #2020.
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7431 Egan Crest Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #2121.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #2222.
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8455 O'hare Road
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2323.
Twitchell Neil C Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2060 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2424.
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Scholar St
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2525.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9601 Red Hills Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #2626.
Newton Ulis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
571 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bilbray James Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9370 Brent Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Horse Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-4501
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-4501
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #3030.
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11141 S Pioneer Wy
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Grades: PK-5
| 851 students
Rank: #3131.
Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #3232.
Steele Judith D Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #3333.
Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5150 Whispering Sands Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6690
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6690
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #3434.
Gibson James Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Leisure Cir
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3535.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 1,112 students
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