For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,500 students in 89122, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89122, NV are Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School, Whitney Elementary School and Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89122 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89122, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89122, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4525 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7510
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5005 Keenan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7790
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Jimmy Durante
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-8780
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Cortney Francis H Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 E Hacienda Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-2400
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #66.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Hal Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 E Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-3700
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89122, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89122, NV include Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School, Whitney Elementary School and Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89122?
7 public schools are located in 89122.
What is the racial composition of students in 89122?
89122 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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