Are you moving to Henderson, Nevada with your family and looking for a good school for your kids? Kathryn and Kristen give you the lowdown on schools in Henderson with a comprehensive list and summary of each of the schools in Henderson. We cover everything about K-12 schools, from elementary schools in Henderson through middle school and high schools, and both public schools to private schools in Henderson, Nevada.
What Does a Good School Mean to You?
A good school can mean different things to different people. It is important to determine what a good school means to you. Diversity, more AP classes, best football team, new facilities, average student to teacher ratio – these are all factors that can play a part in defining what a good school means to you.
Do note that as realtors, it is unethical for us to “steer” you towards a certain area or school zone. Below are data and statistics about schools in Henderson, Nevada provided from 3rd party sources. These are not our personal opinions and all sources are cited as shown.
Data from GreatSchools and Niche are scored from academics, teachers, diversity & equity, clubs & activities, administration, food, college prep, health & safety, sports, resources, and facilities.
School boundaries are always changing. View an updated map of school zones in Henderson, Nevada or find out which schools your home is zoned for on the Clark County School District website here.
Public Schools:
Elementary Zoning:
Information sourced from the Clark County School District. Online version of the Henderson Public Elementary School Zoning here.
Information sourced from the GreatSchools.org. Online version of the Henderson Public Elementary School Zoning here.
Difference between Magnet Schools and Charter Schools
Magnet Schools: Similar to public schools, magnet schools are held accountable by the state and local school board and are funded solely by the state.
Charter Schools: Charter schools are held accountable to their own charter (unlike public and magnet schools) and while charter schools receive state funding as well, they have other sources of funding.
Deadlines to apply for magnet and charter schools are usually due in early January for the next school year. Both magnet and charter schools are tuition free.
Charter Schools
Apply for Charter Schools privately through schools. You can find more information here.
Top Henderson Charter School, K-12:
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Sandy Ridge & Eastgate K-12
Zoning: K-7 at Eastgate, 8-12 at Sandy Ridge, K-4 at Tamarus
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) is a STEM-focused, college-prep public charter school that gives students in grades K-12 an opportunity to achieve their full potentials. The mission of CASLV is to provide a safe, rigorous college preparatory environment that promotes social responsibility and a culturally diverse community dedicated to becoming lifelong learners bound for success.
Ranked #1 Charter school in all of Nevada by Niche
1051 Sandy Ridge Avenue, Henderson, NV, 89052
Public charter, K-12|817 students
Pinecrest Academy
Zoning: Sloan Canyon (through high school), Inspirada, St. Rose, Horizon, & Cadence (through high school).
The mission of Sports Leadership and Management of Nevada (SLAM NV) is to prepare students for postsecondary studies and careers through an engaging educational program emphasizing sports leadership and management career preparation.
1095 Fielders St, Henderson, NV 89011
Pubic charter, K-12
Everything from traditional school sports, to woman’s flag football, varsity cheerleading, bowling & more
Men’s & Women’s wrestling teams dong particularly well
Mix of high-school and college credits. CCSD pays for up to 12 college credits per semester.
Magnet Schools
Applications due early January
Choose between 1-3 schools and rank by choice
Results mailed at the end of July
Kindergarten-middle school admissions are interest based (lottery)
While grade-point averages were previously considered for all programs, they are now only considered for STEM programs such as nursing, engineering or information technology.
You can find more information about applying to magnet schools here.
International Baccalaureate: Middle Years, Career-Related (Automotive Technician, Early Childhood Development, Entrepreneurship, Fashion and Design, Forensic Science, Teaching and Training, and Video Production), and Diploma (college-preparatory) Programs
52% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
Early college charter high school for juniors and seniors. NSHS students take real college courses with real professors on real college and university campuses in Nevada.
