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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Nevada at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Nevada offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Nevada
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Clark County School District
314,346 students | LAS VEGAS, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 373 schools -
Washoe County School District
64,990 students | RENO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 116 schools -
State-Sponsored Charter Schools
59,670 students | CARSON CITY, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 73 schools -
Elko County School District
10,171 students | ELKO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 35 schools -
Lyon County School District
9,085 students | YERINGTON, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 20 schools
Reviews From Schools in Nevada
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Parent / Guardian
November 06, 2025
I really like how they are organized, the effort they dedicate to the students, they are very disciplined.
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CIVICA Academy
Parent / Guardian
November 05, 2025
I believe Bozarth is one of the best schools in the district. The principal, VP, staff and teachers are all awesome and I must also mention that the PtO is great as well. My children are thriving at... More
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Henry & Evelyn Bozarth Elementary School
Current student
November 04, 2025
this school showed me that I was wanted and the teacher I had there were amazing especially the mariachi program it is the best I never felt so encourage to keep going and loving it so much and it is... More
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Mario C & Joanne Monaco Middle School