For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,064 students in 89120, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 89120, NV are Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs and Cannon Helen C Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89120 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89120, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89120, NV Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Gr: 6-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Cannon Helen C Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Euclid Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
89120, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students
Desert Willow Sec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 36%
5710 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 89120, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 89120, NV include Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs and Cannon Helen C Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 89120?
2 public middle schools are located in 89120.
What is the racial composition of students in 89120?
89120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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