Top Schools by Ranking in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has numerous prestigious schools throughout the city. Some of the best schools in the Las Vegas area are highlighted below.

Top High Schools

Las Vegas is home to five of the top ten high schools in the state of Nevada. 

Advanced Technologies Academy

Not only is Advanced Technologies Academy one of the highest rated schools in the Las Vegas area, it's the third highest rated school in all of Nevada. The school is found at 2501 Vegas Drive and is located in the Clark County School District. The school allows students to take Advanced Placement courses and exams. It even earned a silver medal on the national level for high schools.

Other top high schools in the Las Vegas area include:

  • West Career and Technical Academy - Ranked 4th in the state

  • Las Vegas Academy of Int'l Studies - Ranked 6th in the state

  • Veterans Tribute Career Technical Academy - Ranked 8th in the state

  • Coronado High School - Found in Henderson and ranked 10th in the state

Top Middle Schools

The Las Vegas area is home to many middle schools with a 10/10 rating on GreatSchools.org. The top middle schools include:

  • Sig Rogich Middle School 

  • Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas

  • Hyde Park Middle School

  • Louis & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School

Both Sig Rogich and Coral Academy received a 10/10, while Louis & Jerry Tarkanian and Hyde Park received 9/10 ratings.

Top Elementary Schools

GreatSchools.org’s 10/10 rated elementary schools include:

  • Walter Bracken Elementary

  • John W. Bonner Elementary

  • Ethel W. Staton Elementary

  • Linda Rankin Givens Elementary

  • Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas

Another 12 elementary schools received a 9/10 rating from GreatSchools.org, which include:

  • Mabel Hoggard Elementary

  • William Lummis Elementary

  • Evelyn Stuckey Elementary

  • D'vorre & Hall Ober Elementary

  • Lucille S. Rogers Elementary

  • Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary

  • Kathy L. Batterman Elementary

  • Judy & John L Goosby Elementary

  • Judith D. Steele Elementary

  • Kitty Mcdonough Ward Elementary

  • William V. Wright Elementary

  • Thomas O'roarke Elementary

These elementary schools are considered to be top choices throughout the Las Vegas area. Other top rated elementary schools found near Las Vegas include:

  • Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary in Henderson

  • Glen C. Taylor Elementary in Henderson

  • John Dooly Elementary in Henderson

  • Sue H. Morrow Elementary in Henderson

  • Frank S. Lamping Elementary in Henderson

  • John Vanderburg Elementary in Henderson

  • Judith D. Steele Elementary in Enterprise

  • Lucille S. Rogers Elementary in Spring Valley

  • Kathy L Batterman Elementary in Spring Valley

All of these schools are considered to be some of the best in the area.

Top Private Schools in Las Vegas

Many excellent private schools are also found throughout the Las Vegas area including:

  • Spring Valley Montessori School

  • St. Vlator Catholic School

  • St. Joseph School

  • St. Francis De Sales School

  • Las Vegas Day School

  • The Alexander Dawson School

  • Trinity Christian Schools

  • The Lakes KinderCare

  • Omar Kalkal Islamic Academy

These schools are all highly rated as private schools and provide exceptional options for students in the Las Vegas area.