For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 33 students in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV.
The neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV public schools have a diversity score of 0.66, which is less than the Nevada public school average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas, NV include Cowan Academic Center J-shs and Cowan Sunset Southeast High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Whitney Ranch, Las Vegas 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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