For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,941 students in Mesquite, NV (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mesquite, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV are Virgin Valley Elementary School, Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School and Virgin Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mesquite, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Woodbury Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-5761
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Virgin Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Valley View Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Mesquite, NV include Virgin Valley Elementary School, Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School and Virgin Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Mesquite?
3 public schools are located in Mesquite.
What percentage of students in Mesquite go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mesquite are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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