For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,000 students in 89178, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89178, NV are Doral Academy Cactus, Thompson Tyrone Elementary School and Forbuss Robert L Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89178 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89178, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89178, NV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Cactus
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9025 West Cactus Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 960-7500
Grades: K-8
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Forbuss Robert L Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 S Grand Canyon Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-6840
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Gunderson Barry And June Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10155 Marnie St
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2560
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2560
Grades: 6-8
| 1,438 students
Rank: #55.
Wright William V Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8425 Bob Fisk Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5701
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5701
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Reedom Carolyn S Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10025 Rumrill St
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5702
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5702
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89178, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89178, NV include Doral Academy Cactus, Thompson Tyrone Elementary School and Forbuss Robert L Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89178?
6 public elementary schools are located in 89178.
What is the racial composition of students in 89178?
89178 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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