For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,818 students in 89015, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 797 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89015, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89015, NV are Mccaw Gordon Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89015 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89015, NV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89015, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Gr: K-5 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Gr: K-12 | 2,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Newton Ulis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
571 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Signature Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 224-2809
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 224-2809
Gr: K-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Burkholder Lyal Academy Of Environmental Science
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 W Van Wagenen
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Sewell C T Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Lake Mead Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8940
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Palo Verde Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Robert L Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8950
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8950
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Virtual
Charter School
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 954-4777
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 954-4777
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89015, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89015, NV include Mccaw Gordon Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson.
How many public schools are located in 89015?
13 public schools are located in 89015.
What percentage of students in 89015 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89015 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89015?
89015 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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