Best Schools in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
Downtown, Las Vegas, NV has 17 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 21,423 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Downtown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
The top high schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
2. Rancho Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3064 Students
3. West Preparatory Institute J-shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1231 Students
4. Nevada State High School Downtown
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 65 Students
5. Canyon Springs Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2719 Students
6. Desert Pines Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3151 Students
7. Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2714 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
The top middle schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hyde Park Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1387 Students
2. Martin Roy W Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1271 Students
3. Smith J D Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Strong Start Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 80 Students
2. Hollingsworth Howard Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
3. Sunrise Acres Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
4. Wasden Howard Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
5. Hewetson Halle Es
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
6. Williams Wendell Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown, Las Vegas, NV has a total population of 10,526 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown, Las Vegas, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
70.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
21.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown, Las Vegas, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown, Las Vegas, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV
How many schools are in Downtown, Las Vegas, NV?
Downtown, Las Vegas, NV has 17 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 21,423 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Downtown score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Downtown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 19%
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations