For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,685 students in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson, NV.
The top ranked public schools in River Mountain are Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon, Morrow Sue H Elementary School and Dooley John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-3500
Grades: K-5
| 901 students
Rank: #22.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Dooley John Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon, Morrow Sue H Elementary School and Dooley John Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson?
the neighborhood of River Mountain, Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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