Maria Lopez is a school selection advisor and community coordinator who helps families navigate the enrollment, lottery, and transfer processes of Nevada's diverse public school systems. She has spent years working directly with parent groups and local school organizations, particularly in Washoe and Clark counties.
Maria specializes in explaining the operational differences between magnet programs, charter networks, and traditional zoned public schools. She is committed to improving access to high-quality educational options for bilingual families and underrepresented student groups across the state.
At NevadaSchools.org, Maria writes practical guides that simplify application timelines, transportation trade-offs, and district-wide choice plans, empowering parents to make informed decisions about their children's schooling.
Areas of focus
- School choice and open enrollment
- Magnet and charter lottery procedures
- Bilingual parent advocacy
- Clark and Washoe County school selection
Guides by Maria Lopez
- School Rankings
Best Schools in Summerlin NV: 2026 Family Relocation & Neighborhood Zoning Guide
A comprehensive family relocation and school zoning guide to Summerlin, Las Vegas, evaluating top-rated public district and charter schools across Summerlin North, South, and West.
- School Rankings
Best Elementary Schools in Las Vegas: 2026 Clark County Rankings & Parent Guide
Explore the top-rated elementary schools across Las Vegas and Clark County for 2026. Ranked by official Nevada Department of Education NSPF index scores, 3rd–5th grade SBAC math and reading proficiency, and student growth across Summerlin, Henderson, and top charter networks.
- School Rankings
Best CCSD Magnet & Career Technical (CTE) High Schools in Las Vegas: 2026 Rankings & Acceptance Guide
Rankings of the top Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet and Career & Technical Education (CTE) high schools in Las Vegas based on official 2026 Nevada Department of Education NSPF ratings, graduation rates, and math/reading proficiencies.
- School Rankings
Best Elementary Schools in Nevada: 2026 Statewide NSPF Rankings
A statewide ranking of Nevada's top elementary schools for 2026 by NSPF index score, math and ELA proficiency, and chronic absenteeism across Clark County, Washoe County, and public charter networks.
- Choosing a School
Magnet vs. Charter: Picking the Right Alternative School in Nevada
A statewide breakdown of how magnet programs, charter schools, and traditional public schools differ in Nevada — and which tradeoffs matter for your family.