For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 special education public elementary schools serving 530 students in Nevada.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Variety Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Nevada (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Willow Elementary School
Special Education School
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Summit School
Special Education School
6171 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Nevada?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Variety Elementary School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
10 special education public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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