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The Best Schools in Henderson, Nevada

For families relocating to southern Nevada, schools are usually the first filter. Henderson sits inside the Clark County School District (CCSD) but consistently outperforms the broader district on test scores, graduation rates, and college placement. Here are the top-rated public schools in Henderson by tier, and the neighborhoods where each is the zoned campus.

Ratings as of 2026, sourced from GreatSchools and Niche. School zoning can change year-over-year. Always verify with CCSD's online zoning tool before making a purchase decision based on a specific school.

Elementary Schools

Vanderburg Elementary

10/10

Zoned for: Anthem / Sun City Anthem

Sandy Searles Miller Academy

10/10

Zoned for: Henderson

Estes McDoniel Elementary

9/10

Zoned for: Henderson / Green Valley

John C. Vanderburg

9/10

Zoned for: Anthem

Twitchell Elementary

9/10

Zoned for: Green Valley Ranch

Middle Schools

Coronado Academy (charter)

10/10

Zoned for: Open enrollment

Bob Miller Middle School

9/10

Zoned for: Henderson / Green Valley

Brown Junior High

9/10

Zoned for: Henderson

Webb Middle School

8/10

Zoned for: Anthem

High Schools

Coronado High School

10/10

Zoned for: Coronado Highlands / Henderson

Foothill High School

9/10

Zoned for: Henderson / Green Valley South

Green Valley High School

8/10

Zoned for: Green Valley

Liberty High School

8/10

Zoned for: Henderson / Anthem

Charter and magnet alternatives

Coronado Academy and Pinecrest Academy are two of the most requested charters in Henderson — both have lottery enrollment. The Magnet Schools program (Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Advanced Technologies Academy, etc.) draws from across the metro. If you're moving for a magnet, neighborhood selection matters less.

Private and parochial options

Faith Lutheran is the largest and best-known college-prep option (K-12). The Adelson Educational Campus, Henderson International School, The Meadows School (in Summerlin technically, but pulls heavily from Henderson), and Bishop Gorman are all in active rotation for families with the budget for private tuition ($15K-$35K/year).

Buying for school zoning

If a specific school zone is the reason you're moving, build it into your offer. Reference the CCSD attendance zone in writing, include a contingency that you can verify zoning with CCSD before closing, and make sure your real estate agent has the current attendance map (we do).

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