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analytics Official 2026 Data ReleaseUpdated September 2026 • 981 Nevada Public Schools Analyzed

Nevada Education Statistics & School Performance Report (2026)

A comprehensive empirical breakdown of Nevada's public K-12 education system, including Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) star ratings, SBAC proficiencies, chronic absenteeism, and county-by-county performance rankings.

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Executive Summary & Key Findings

According to official Nevada Department of Education accountability records compiled by Nevada School Explorer, Nevada operates 1004 public schools. Only 13.8% of schools earn a 5-Star NSPF rating, while 38.7% carry 1-star or 2-star ratings. Statewide student proficiency stands at 35.1% in Math and 45.8% in Reading, alongside a 19.8% chronic absenteeism rate and a 78.4% high school graduation rate.

Source: Nevada Department of Education (NSPF) & CRDC DataCitation ID: NV-EDU-2026-STAT
Total Schools1004Public & Charter
5-Star Schools13913.8% of state
Math Proficient35.1%State average
ELA Proficient45.8%Reading average
Absenteeism19.8%Chronic rate
High School Grad78.4%4-year cohort

1. Statewide NSPF Star Rating Distribution

Distribution of official Nevada School Performance Framework ratings across all public institutions.

Star RatingClassificationSchool CountPercentage of TotalPerformance Interpretation
★★★★★ (5 Star)Superior / Exemplary139 schools13.8%Top 16% statewide. Exceeds all state growth and proficiency targets.
★★★★☆ (4 Star)Commendable / High Performing127 schools12.6%Strong academic performance across demographics with high student growth.
★★★☆☆ (3 Star)Adequate / Meets Standard181 schools18%Meets state baseline accountability index benchmarks.
★★☆☆☆ (2 Star)Below Standard / Needs Improvement239 schools23.8%Struggling with student growth percentiles or chronic absenteeism.
★☆☆☆☆ (1 Star)Lowest Performing / Priority Support175 schools17.4%Designated for comprehensive state support and intervention (CSI).
Unrated / SpecialAlternative / Specialized143 schools14.2%New schools, adult education, or specialized programs without tested cohorts.

2. County & Regional Performance Breakdown

Comparative index scores and school concentrations across Nevada's largest school districts and authorities.

County / AuthorityTotal SchoolsAverage NSPF Index ScoreExplore Directory
Clark County419 schools47 / 100View Clark Schools →
State Charter Authority (SPCSA)236 schools64.3 / 100View State Public Charter School Authority Schools →
Washoe County131 schools51.8 / 100View Washoe Schools →
Elko County43 schools35.9 / 100View Elko Schools →
Nye County27 schools36.8 / 100View Nye Schools →
Lyon County23 schools42.5 / 100View Lyon Schools →
Douglas County22 schools49.5 / 100View Douglas Schools →
Humboldt County21 schools46 / 100View Humboldt Schools →
Carson City County13 schools47.1 / 100View Carson City Schools →
White Pine County10 schools47.7 / 100View White Pine Schools →

3. Top Performing Public Schools in Nevada (Ranked by NSPF Index)

Highest ranked 5-star elementary, middle, and high schools across traditional and charter sectors.

school Top Elementary Schools

  1. 1. Roger D Gehring Academy of Science & Technology Elementary
    Las Vegas97.0 Index
  2. 2. Strong Start Academy
    Las Vegas97.0 Index
  3. 3. Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
    Sparks96.5 Index
  4. 4. James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary
    Henderson96.1 Index
  5. 5. Roy Gomm Elementary
    RENO96.1 Index

local_library Top Middle Schools

  1. 1. Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
    RENO100.0 Index
  2. 2. Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
    Las Vegas99.0 Index
  3. 3. Doral Academy Cactus
    Las Vegas98.8 Index
  4. 4. Oasis Academy
    State Public Charter School Authority97.6 Index
  5. 5. Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
    Las Vegas95.5 Index

military_tech Top High Schools

  1. 1. Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
    Henderson100.0 Index
  2. 2. Davidson Academy
    Reno100.0 Index
  3. 3. The Davidson Academy
    University100.0 Index
  4. 4. West Career & Technical Academy High School
    Las Vegas98.0 Index
  5. 5. Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
    Las Vegas97.5 Index

4. Traditional Public vs. Charter Sector Dynamics

Nevada's charter sector (governed under the State Public Charter School Authority as well as local districts) represents 239 schools (23.8% of total schools), while traditional district campuses number 765 schools. Charter campuses hold an average NSPF index score of 67.6, compared to traditional Clark County public campuses averaging 49.3 and Washoe County public campuses averaging 51.4.

Read the Complete Nevada Charter School Guide →Compare Any Two Nevada Schools Side-by-Side →

How to Cite This Report

Journalists, academic researchers, and content creators may cite this benchmark dataset freely with attribution.

Nevada School Explorer. (2026). Nevada Education Statistics & School Performance Report (2025-2026 Accountability Data). https://nevadaschools.org/data/nevada-education-statistics-2026