2019 Best Schools in NevadaAbout this List

The Davidson Academy

• Public School
• Reno, NV
• 6-12
• 56

Alum: The school could definitely stand to be more diverse in a lot of ways; for example, it could improve its ethnic diversity and admit more students from low-income backgrounds. It's also quite small, and this can feel very insular at times. However, the teachers are some of the most caring human beings I have ever met, and the school continues to feel like a home even after you graduate. I think anyone who goes here will receive an excellent education that will take them far in life, but they would also do well to remember that there's a far bigger world out there beyond its walls (and to interact with it more). Oh, and many of the students here are middle schoolers or early high schoolers--sometimes it can feel like older students are glossed over a little bit when it comes to creating special events or opportunities for them. Overall, though, this school is excellent, and I think all of these problems are definitely solvable.
Read 56 Reviews

• A+

• 160 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Meadows School

• Private School
• Las Vegas, NV
• PK, K-12
• 38

Senior: Were it not for the character limit on this review, I could discuss the numerous appealing aspects of The Meadows School as well. However, I feel I must address the student culture at this school.

Simply put, TMS is a stressful community. There is a large pressure placed upon the students to achieve anything and everything; it is far too easy to become affected by this attitude. There are of course cliquey students (every high school is bound to have them), but the stress and environment of the school is definitely not for everyone. That is not to say that the school will drag every student into despair; in fact, many students thrive. However, I must also point out that not everyone will find their experience here as fulfilling as another student.

Academically, TMS is an excellent school with amazing teachers, and I enjoyed my time here. However, I want to warn prospective students and teachers that there is a strong culture of stress and achievement, and I believe it will remain.
Read 38 Reviews

• A+

• 850 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sage Ridge School

• Private School
• Reno, NV
• 4-12
• 40

Freshman: As a someone who has gone to Sage Ridge for several years, I have very much enjoyed my experience. I think that the curriculum is challenging, yet interesting. The teachers are very involved with the students, and do truly care for the students' education. From others who have graduated, I have heard that college has been made a lot easier because of this school as well. When it comes to the area, Sage Ridge is definitely the best option for any student who has a real motivation to learn.
Read 40 Reviews

• A+

• 220 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Advanced Technologies Academy

• Clark County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 375

Freshman: The students at this school all share some sort of interconnectivity. There are no cases of bullying that I have seen, and all students treat each other equally and with kindness! As for the learning environment at A-TECH, the classes provide a challenging yet engaging course. The teachers are very helpful and supportive towards students, and all of the teachers are extremely fit to be teaching. I have had no problems with receiving a good education here at A-TECH. The clubs and activities at A-TECH are one of the main attributes A-TECH is known for. With around 60 clubs and activities, there is a place for every student to fit in. Many of the clubs started at A-TECH have been started by students with their own personal interests, so they really do provide a place for any student to fit into, and the diversity of clubs at this school is unlike any other high school.
Read 375 Reviews

• A+

• 1,097 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Career & Technical Academy

• Clark County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 411

Senior: West CTA is ranked #2 in the Clark County School District. The campus is by far the cleanest and largest amongst the public high schools in the valley. The student body is diverse and driven to live up to the rigor and stimulation the school has to offer. The students who make the body are some of the brightest minds in the city, even easily surpassing some of the teachers. With integrative programs of 8 different concentrations (Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Biotechnology, Digital Media, Sports Medicine, IT Management, and Business) students take part in hands-on curriculum everyday. The school is very project-driven and cultivate workplace readiness skills daily.
Read 411 Reviews

• A+

• 1,371 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School

• Private School
• Reno, NV
• 9-12
• 120

Senior: I loved the teachers and how nice they were! The education program is fantastic and the I learned so much. Before Bishop Manogue, I went to a public school. I can honestly say that I am comfortable in this school and that I more than I did in a public. They offer opportunities and activities that no other school does with their students. I would recommend this school! Better yet, this school provides a college counselor to help get students ready for college and for choosing the right school to apply to. They help with student resumes and scholarships!
Read 120 Reviews

• A+

• 649 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy of Art Careers & Technology

• Washoe County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 229

Sophomore: I applied to the Academy of Art Careers and Technology because of their Career and Technical Education Programs. I am currently a sophomore studying video production and it is a really fun class and I am able to participate in competitions for it that can qualify me for a national competition. The environment here is great. There is no bullying and because we're such a small school, everyone's like one big family and I know almost everyone here. One of my favorite things about my school is the teacher-student connections. There aren't many students here so teachers are able to be more one on one with students and you can build strong relationships with them.
Read 229 Reviews

• A

• 524 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Reno High School

• Washoe County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 263

Alum: One of the best in the district with a helpful staff, good funding and care for students! I always felt like I had a good amount of activitiest to choose from and a lot of resources to access if I needed them. They have trouble listening to feedback from students, especially regarding their insane school year schedule that takes a toll on both teachers and students. However, my experience there was overall positive and look back on it fondly!
Read 263 Reviews

• A

• 1,700 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bishop Gorman High School

• Private School
• Las Vegas, NV
• 9-12
• 300

Alum: Bishop Gorman is excellent at academically (and athletically) preparing its students to enter college. The campus is stunningly beautiful and provides students with a plethora of resources. From their high-end athletic facilities to their spacious classrooms, Bishop Gorman exceeds the standards of an average high school. Security is top-notch as well. During my time at Gorman, I never felt unsafe. The administration, faculty, and staff work hard to ensure students' safety.

However, all of these amazing qualities come at a price. The tuition rate, for starters, is currently set at $13,700 for the 2018-2019. At nearly 14K, the exorbitant tuition rate naturally excludes populations unable to afford this sum. This, in turn, affected the diversity of the school.
Read 300 Reviews

• A

• 1,470 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts

• Clark County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 771

Senior: Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is one of the best schools in the state of Nevada. Students are passionate about their majors and are well-prepared for life post-graduate. Students are surrounded by so much creativity and have access to hundreds of job, performance, and discovery opportunities. I could not have imagined spending the most important years of my education anywhere else! LVA is the way to go. Being in the heart of Las Vegas deepens the experience for students. They get to see their talents be applied to the real world. The teachers are so supportive and outgoing and the staff is always doing their best. PARENTS! There are also so many opportunities for parents to help out with school events.
Read 771 Reviews

• A

• 1,702 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Green Valley High School

• Clark County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 522

Senior: This is my first year attending Green Valley High School and I am a senior. I moved before the school year to Nevada from the Big Island of Hawaii and I was very nervous to the change I was going to have in a different environment. I am taking all honors classes and I was worried that I was going to have a very low GPA because education back in Hawaii is not the best and is behind mainland public schools. Though coming towards the end of the first semester, I have GPA of around 3.5. My questions are always answered and more. My counselor will call me in to her office, even when I do not make an appointment, to go over my transcript and check if I'm all caught up with graduation requirements and if I need anything. My other classmates are also welcoming and inform me of events or occasions that are happening at school, for I am still getting familiar with the school. I am proud to be a gator!
Read 522 Reviews

• A

• 3,025 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Galena High School

• Washoe County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 237

Senior: The staff here is great! They do their best to help you, such as: printing your missing assignments and what your goal for a test will be in order to boost your grade, also they have a pantry full of canned food and dry goods as well as soaps, lotions, and hygene materials. You can walk in it and vrab what you need whenever you have time.
Read 237 Reviews

• A

• 1,400 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Adelson Educational Campus

• Private School
• Las Vegas, NV
• PK, K-12
• 23

Parent: I'm a parent who values academics (more than just college prep), teaching of values and the sense of community. When I drop my children off, I feel like I'm leaving them with family. With all the recent CCSD budget cuts, charter and magnet schools no longer look attractive (programs being cut). Another huge factor is the school drug tests 4-5 times a year (random) both high school students and teachers. I love this! With all the drug problems in other private schools, this helps me keep my children responsible and aware of the dangers of drug use. Wish more schools were like this. We are not Jewish and love the values being taught, was impressed with how so many non Jewish families feel the same way I do.
Read 23 Reviews

• A

• 553 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

College of Southern Nevada High School South

• Clark County School District, NV
• 11-12
• 119

Senior: The experience at the South campus is amazing! The staff and students that attend here are outstanding and hardworking. They provide a friendly environment with advanced and fast learning classes. I was able to obtain my Associates Degree of Science my senior year of high school with the hard work and dedication of myself, the teachers' amazing classes, and the supporting staff. I highly recommend this high school to any interested juniors or seniors here in Henderson, NV.
Read 119 Reviews

• A

• 124 Students
• 62:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

College of Southern Nevada High School West

• Clark County School District, NV
• 11-12
• 229

Junior: College of Southern Nevada High School has been great for me! I love how it gives me an opportunity to get a head start in college, I already feel prepared for college! This program was so helpful in helping me get free college credits and helping me have an easy transition from highschool to college. I love it, but the only thing I would change is the teachers attitudes towards the students. Not all just like one or two that do things they shouldn't. For example, I have a teacher that embarrasses students in front of their classmates! Other than that this high school is incredible!
Read 229 Reviews

• A

• 217 Students
• 36:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coral Academy of Science - Las Vegas

• Public School
• Las Vegas, NV
• K-12
• 37

Parent: Excellent school! Not for lazy kids or parents. Work load is pretty strong. Culture of success! Lots of testing, so that the kids can optimize their learning. Clubs and extra curricular opportunities.
Read 37 Reviews

• A

• 1,551 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

• Private School
• Las Vegas, NV
• 6-12
• 159

Junior: I absolutely love it here! I am the daughter of a military child, so we tend to move from place to place quite frequently. It is often hard to make friends in a new school, especially as a junior when there are only two years left until my class is whisked away to college. However, I am very thankful and proud to say that Faith Lutheran has been the most welcoming of all eight school I have ever attended. I am very fortunate to be able to attend school here.
Read 159 Reviews

• A

• 1,935 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Truckee Meadows Community College High School

• Washoe County School District, NV
• 10-12
• 143

Senior: I absolutely love this school! It is an amazing program and has helped to get me so much further in my education than I could have ever imagined. Washoe County actually pays for all of my classes unless I fail. That hasn't happened. Also, I am responsible for paying for my books. The school is tailored to each individual by the individual. Some thing I really want to see change in the program is a higher exposure of the school to the public. It isn't extremely difficult to get in. I love this school and I want more of my peers to have the same chance as well as the coming high schoolers get ahead in their degree's for very little cost nd an amazing experience!
Read 143 Reviews

• A

• 234 Students
• 39:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Incline High School

• Washoe County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 41

Senior: Incline High School is a small school in the mountains that has a culture of its own. This school is highly academic based while pretty social based as well. The academics here are incredible compared to other schools in the area. The teachers are always willing to help and readily maintain a positive attitude throughout the year. If I need help with any of my classes, I am never afraid to come after school or during lunch for help. In terms of the social aspect, there are many cliques and as a new student, it is difficult to make friends and find a good group of people to hang out with. Sure they are nice and inviting at first, but the girls here can be harsh. With so little students in each grade (around 70), drama and judgment is, unfortunately, prevalent. Overall though, I would rate this school above all of the others in the area.
Read 41 Reviews

• A

• 296 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northwest Career & Technical Academy High School

• Clark County School District, NV
• K-12
• 806

Senior: My experience at NWCTA is pretty awesome! I am blessed to be at a school that highly values education, and strives for success within all students. I have never had a problem with any teacher. They have been super kind to me, and help when whenever I need it. The staff and administration have been great to their students in making sure that they get the information needed to pursue a career within the program area that a student is currently studying. The only thing that I would like to see change is the end-of-the-year senior project. The project has too many guidelines, and rules in which make the project a lot less entertaining and fulfilling. Overall, NWCTA is the best!
Read 806 Reviews

• A

• 1,824 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert McQueen High School

• Washoe County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 370

Senior: Robert McQueen High School is extremely diverse if compared to the other high schools in the area. It has amazing sports and varsity teams that are passionate about the sport they participate in and are, as a matter of fact, are very proficient in their academics and (somewhat) nice to others (under normal circumstances of course!). The teachers and staff are very helpful in teaching and aiding the students in a variety of ways, as in college readiness amoung other things. Overall the school is exellent pretty much everything else!
Read 370 Reviews

• A

• 1,787 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Trinity International School

• Private School
• Las Vegas, NV
• 6-12
• 3

• A

• 87 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ed W. Clark High School

• Clark County School District, NV
• 9-12
• 670

Junior: For my specific situation, Clark is a stellar option. The academics are varied and the school provides an overall high quality education. I do not face Clark's most noticeable problems, but the general student body does. There is blatant favoritism to members of magnet programs, particularly AMSAT. This can be seen through the accessibility of electives, as well as students' treatment by teachers. On a related note, contrary to many teachers' prestige, there are certainly issues. Many teachers are seen through emerald goggles, merely because of their titles as AP teachers, not their actual teaching style. Clark would have high test scores no matter what, because the students were motivated to start with. Either way, Clark provides a competitive environment with countless opportunities for driven students.
Read 670 Reviews

• A

• 3,129 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinon Hills Elementary School

• Douglas County School District, NV
• PK, K-5

• A

• 378 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

• Public School
• Henderson, NV
• K-8
• 6

Parent: Overall this is the best school I could ask for. I currently have two children attending and my 3rd will start next year. The Principal and Admin are 2nd to none. Teachers are amazing. Sports are offered beginning in Kinder. Parent involvement is dramatically higher than public school. I wish there was an option for hot lunch, especially in the winter but overall awesome school!
Read 6 Reviews

• A

• 2,341 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio