Best Elementary Schools in Nevada: 2026 Statewide NSPF Rankings
In the latest 2025 NSPF cycle, Somerset Academy Stephanie leads Nevada with 5★ and an index score of 100/100 on official Nevada accountability measures. The full top 5 elementary schools in Nevada for 2026: 1. Somerset Academy Stephanie (5★) · 2. Jwood Raw Elementary School (5★) · 3. Amplus Rainbow (5★). 5 public, magnet, and charter campuses are tracked statewide on the same framework, so you can compare any school directly on math, ELA, and student growth. Nevada schools are part of the same NSPF system as Clark & Washoe Counties. Use the NevadaSchools.org comparison tool to confirm the metrics that matter most to your family, then visit the campus before committing.
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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.
Best Elementary Schools in Nevada: 2026 Statewide NSPF Rankings
> Quick Summary: Nevada's highest-performing elementary schools for 2026 include Somerset Academy Stephanie (100/100 index), Doral Academy Cactus (97/100 index), Billy & Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary (95/100, 81.2% math), and Coral Academy Elementary campuses statewide. Top performers span Clark County, Washoe County, and the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA).
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How Nevada Evaluates Elementary Schools
The Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) rates every elementary school annually on a 0–100 index across five components:
1. Academic Achievement (25 Points): SBAC proficiency in grades 3–5 math and ELA. 2. Academic Growth (35 Points): Student Academic Growth Percentiles (AGP) year-over-year. 3. English Language Proficiency (10 Points): WIDA ACCESS progress for English learners. 4. Student Engagement (10 Points): Chronic absenteeism rate. 5. Closing Opportunity Gaps (20 Points): Improvement among historically underserved subgroups.
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Nevada's Top Elementary Schools: 2026 Statewide Rankings
| School Name | County / Sector | Star Rating | Index Score | Math Prof. | ELA Prof. | | :--- | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Somerset Academy Stephanie | Clark (SPCSA) | 5 Stars | 100.0 | 61.4% | 69.4% | | Estes M. McDoniel Elementary | Clark (CCSD) | 5 Stars | 97.0 | 61.4% | 67.7% | | Doral Academy Cactus | Clark (SPCSA) | 5 Stars | 97.0 | 72.3% | 72.3% | | Billy & Rosemary Vassiliadis ES | Clark (CCSD) | 5 Stars | 95.0 | 81.2% | 79.9% | | Pinecrest Academy Springs | Clark (SPCSA) | 5 Stars | 95.0 | 60.2% | 63.0% | | Gordon McCaw Elementary | Clark (CCSD) | 5 Stars | 94.0 | 73.9% | 77.8% | | James E. & A. Rae Smalley ES | Clark (CCSD) | 5 Stars | 93.3 | 73.2% | 82.0% | | Mount Rose K-8 Academy | Washoe (WCSD) | 5 Stars | 98.8 | — | — |
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Tools for Nevada Families
- Nevada NSPF Star Rating Decoder: Understand how index scores translate to star ratings.
- School Zone & Address Grader: Find your assigned elementary school by home address or ZIP code.
- Side-by-Side Comparison Tool: Compare any two elementary schools on proficiency, growth, and attendance.
- Nevada Charter School Lottery Guide: Learn how to apply to top charter elementary schools.
rankingsTop 5 Elementary Schools in Nevada (2026)
- Somerset Academy Stephanie — 5-star NSPF rating · 100/100 index · Henderson · Charter
- Jwood Raw Elementary School — 5-star NSPF rating · 99/100 index · Reno
- Amplus Rainbow — 5-star NSPF rating · 98/100 index · Las Vegas · Charter
- Doral Academy Cactus — 5-star NSPF rating · 97/100 index · Las Vegas · Charter
- Estes M McDoniel Elementary — 5-star NSPF rating · 97/100 index · Henderson
Source: Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) index scores, latest reporting year. Compare every Nevada school →
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chevron_rightWhat is the main takeaway from 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.
chevron_rightWhere does NevadaSchools.org get its school information?
NevadaSchools.org uses official Nevada school accountability data, including NSPF star ratings, index scores, proficiency metrics, graduation rates, and related public school profile information.
chevron_rightWhat is the top-rated elementary school in Nevada?
Somerset Academy Stephanie is currently the highest-rated elementary school in Nevada on the Nevada School Performance Framework, with an index score of 100/100. Use the NevadaSchools.org comparison tool to see math, ELA, and performance detail on every school in the top 10.
chevron_rightHow do Nevada schools compare to Clark & Washoe Counties schools?
Nevada and Clark & Washoe Counties both report to the same statewide Nevada accountability system — the NSPF — but typically diverge on student-teacher ratios, ELL population, and graduation rate. Nevada generally posts higher district-wide math and ELA proficiency rates than Clark & Washoe Counties, although Clark & Washoe Counties has expanded its 5-star magnet school options in recent years. Use the NevadaSchools.org district-comparison tool for a head-to-head.
chevron_rightHow is the Nevada NSPF star rating calculated?
The Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) assigns 1 to 5 stars using a weighted composite of academic achievement, academic growth, English-language progress, chronic absenteeism (elementary/middle), and graduation rate (high school). A school's index score combines the same indicators on a 0–100 scale, and star tier is bucketed from that score.
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Sources and next steps
NevadaSchools.org uses official Nevada school accountability data, including NSPF ratings, proficiency metrics, graduation rates, and public school profile information. For the original state source, review the Nevada Report Card.