Public schools in Henderson, NV
57 open public schools with an address in Henderson, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
57
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
53,985
57 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
16
4 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Henderson public schools
The federal directory lists 57 public schools in Henderson, NV: 35 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high, 4 combined or other. The 57 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 53,985 students, an average of 947 per school. The largest campus is Liberty HS (3,203 students), and the largest elementary school is Legacy Traditional School Cadence (1,270).
Clark County operates the most schools here (41), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 16 charter schools, 4 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 10 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Henderson
Elementary schools in Henderson
35| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Selma F ES Clark County | PK–05 | 495 | 15.5:1 | |
| Brown Hannah Marie ES Clark County | PK–05 | 626 | 14.9:1 | |
| Coral Academy Eastgate State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 575 | 41.1:1 | |
| Cox David M ES Clark County | PK–05 | 460 | 16.4:1 | |
| Dooley John ES Clark County | PK–05 | 332 | 13.8:1 | |
| Ellis Robert & Sandy ES Clark County | PK–05 | 909 | 17.2:1 | |
| Galloway Fay ES Clark County | PK–05 | 453 | 12.9:1 | |
| Gibson James ES Clark County | PK–05 | 409 | 15.1:1 | |
| Hinman Edna F ES Clark County | PK–05 | 363 | 13:1 | |
| Kesterson Lorna J ES Clark County | PK–05 | 535 | 14.9:1 | |
| Lamping Frank ES Clark County | PK–05 | 624 | 17.3:1 | |
| Legacy Traditional School Cadence State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 1,270 | 39.7:1 | |
| Mack Nate ES Clark County | PK–05 | 484 | 14.2:1 | |
| McCaw Gordon ES Clark County · Magnet | PK–05 | 730 | 17.8:1 | |
| McDoniel Estes M ES Clark County | PK–05 | 388 | 11.8:1 | |
| Morrow Sue H ES Clark County | PK–05 | 416 | 14.3:1 | |
| Newton Ulis ES Clark County | PK–05 | 526 | 14.2:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 892 | 25.6:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 1,193 | 22:1 | |
| Roberts Aggie ES Clark County | PK–05 | 464 | 14.5:1 | |
| Sewell C T ES Clark County | PK–05 | 570 | 14.6:1 | |
| Signature Preparatory State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 964 | 34.1:1 | |
| Silver Sands Montessori State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 226 | 23.8:1 | |
| Smalley James E & A Rae ES Clark County | PK–05 | 710 | 16.9:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Stephanie State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | PK–08 | 971 | 22.6:1 | |
| Stevens Josh ES Clark County | PK–05 | 819 | 14.9:1 | |
| Taylor Glen C ES Clark County | PK–05 | 638 | 16.8:1 | |
| Taylor Robert L ES Clark County | PK–05 | 430 | 13.4:1 | |
| Thorpe Jim ES Clark County | PK–05 | 455 | 14.7:1 | |
| Treem Harriet ES Clark County | PK–05 | 497 | 16:1 | |
| Twitchell Neil C ES Clark County | PK–05 | 551 | 15.7:1 | |
| Vanderburg John ES Clark County | PK–05 | 542 | 16.4:1 | |
| Walker J Marlan Int'l School ES Clark County | PK–05 | 549 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wallin Shirley & Bill ES Clark County | PK–05 | 735 | 17.9:1 | |
| Wolff Elise L ES Clark County | PK–05 | 751 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Henderson
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown B Mahlon JHS Clark County · Magnet | 06–08 | 783 | 15.4:1 | |
| Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science Clark County | 06–08 | 495 | 15:1 | |
| Coral Academy Windmill State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | 05–07 | 419 | 25.4:1 | |
| Greenspun Barbara & Hank JHS Clark County | 06–08 | 1,312 | 21.5:1 | |
| Mannion Jack & Terry MS Clark County | 06–08 | 1,463 | 22.5:1 | |
| Miller Bob MS Clark County | 06–08 | 1,522 | 26.2:1 | |
| Webb Del E MS Clark County | 06–08 | 1,684 | 24.8:1 | |
| White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS Clark County · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,501 | 23.5:1 |
High schools in Henderson
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS Clark County · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,395 | 21.2:1 | |
| College of So NV HS South Clark County | 11–12 | 157 | 31.4:1 | |
| Coral Academy Sandy Ridge State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | 08–12 | 872 | 29.1:1 | |
| Coronado HS Clark County | 09–12 | 3,147 | 25.4:1 | |
| Foothill HS Clark County | 09–12 | 2,406 | 23.6:1 | |
| Green Valley HS Clark County | 09–12 | 2,436 | 22.1:1 | |
| Liberty HS Clark County | 09–12 | 3,203 | 25:1 | |
| Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | 11–12 | 100 | 909.1:1 | |
| Nevada State High School Henderson State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | 11–12 | 182 | 1,654.5:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Virtual State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter · Virtual | 06–12 | 147 | 73.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Henderson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Academy Cadence State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–11 | 1,673 | 29.9:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 2,370 | 29.4:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 2,268 | 24.9:1 | |
| Sports Leadership and Management Academy State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 1,898 | 30.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black10.1%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial11.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 57 Henderson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (53,985 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Henderson
How many public schools are in Henderson, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 57 open public schools with a location address in Henderson: 35 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 53,985 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Henderson?
Schools with an address in Henderson belong to 2 education agencies, led by Clark County (41 schools), State Sponsored Charter Schools (16 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Henderson?
Liberty HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Henderson, with 3,203 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Henderson?
Yes. 16 of the 57 public schools in Henderson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Coral Academy Cadence, Coral Academy Eastgate, Coral Academy Sandy Ridge. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Henderson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Henderson public schools is 17.8:1, similar to the Nevada school median of 17.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Henderson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nevada cities