For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,500 students in 89122, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in 89122, NV are Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School, Whitney Elementary School and Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89122 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89122, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89122, NV Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4525 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7510
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5005 Keenan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7790
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-7790
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Jimmy Durante
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-8780
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Cortney Francis H Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 E Hacienda Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-2400
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Smith Hal Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 E Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-3700
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89122, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89122, NV include Bailey Sister Robert Joseph Elementary School, Whitney Elementary School and Cunningham Cynthia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89122?
7 public schools are located in 89122.
What is the racial composition of students in 89122?
89122 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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