Neighborhoods & Schools

Schools

Education is a vital part of the community’s future. Clark County School District is the 5th largest in the nation with nearly 300,000 elementary and secondary students in 328 schools, 12 of which opened in 2006.

The Southeast Region of the Las Vegas valley is one of five geographic regions within the Clark County School District. The Southeast Region consists of 39 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 8 high schools, 1 junior/senior high school, and 1 magnet school. Learn more at www.ccsd.net.

Southeast Region Superintendent
Phone: 702-799-0880
Fax: 702-799-0837

Private Schools – The Las Vegas area is home to more than 100 private schools, including several located on the west side of town whose curriculums and quality have been recognized nationally:

• The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain – Las Vegas, NV; 702-949-3600. This independent school on the west side of the valley serves pre-K-8th grade. www.alexanderdawsonschool.org.
• Bishop Gorman High School - Las Vegas, NV; 702-732-1945. This Catholic high school serves students in grades 9 - 12. www.bishopgorman.org.
• Challenger School - Green Valley Campus; Las Vegas, NV; 702-804-4402. Serving grades 6 - 12, this school offers college preparatory curriculum, advanced placement and honors classes. www.faithlutheranlv.org.
• The Meadows School - Las Vegas, NV; 702-254-1610. This independent, nonsectarian school serves grades K-12. www.themeadowsschool.org.