Vegas Trusted Homes · Resource Guide

Las Vegas Area School Information Resource

Official school lookup tools, public data sources, school directories, college resources, and education links for families researching schools in Southern Nevada.

School research can involve a lot of different sources: public school zoning tools, district directories, private school websites, charter school enrollment pages, magnet program applications, transportation information, and public school data sites. This page brings those resources together in one place so families can do their own research directly.

This page is informational only. School details can change, and families should verify information directly with the appropriate district, school, program, or official source.

Official tools

Start Here: Official School Lookup Tools

For public school assignment, start with the exact property address. Nearby homes may not always share the same assigned school path, and attendance boundaries can change. Before relying on a listing, a map, a third-party website, or a general area name, verify directly through official resources.

Districts

Public School District Resources

Clark County School District

Clark County School District (CCSD) provides public education for most of Southern Nevada — Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite, Laughlin, Indian Springs, and rural areas of Clark County. CCSD identifies itself as one of the largest school districts in the United States.

Public school assignment within CCSD is based on the exact property address and current attendance boundaries, which can change as new schools open or zoning is updated. Use the official tools above to verify assignment, directory information, transportation eligibility, magnet options, open enrollment, and official school data for any specific address.

Boulder City

Boulder City is located in Clark County and is served by the Clark County School District. Verify school assignment, school pages, attendance boundaries, transportation, and school data through the same CCSD tools and Nevada Report Card.

Pahrump / Nye County

Pahrump is located in Nye County, outside the Las Vegas Valley, and is served by the Nye County School District rather than CCSD. Nye County School District does not offer an online address-lookup tool — school zoning for a specific Pahrump address is verified by contacting the district directly (the district directs Pahrump elementary zoning questions to its Transportation office). Registration is handled through the district's online enrollment system.

District office: 484 S. West Street, Pahrump · 775-727-7743 · Zoning questions → Transportation office: 775-727-2443

Enrollment

Enrolling After a Move

The part of school research nobody explains is the mechanics — what it actually takes to enroll after arriving. The facts below come from official CCSD and Nevada Department of Education sources. Requirements can be updated, so verify the current details at enrollment time.

Age Requirements

  • A child must be 5 years old on or before August 1 to enroll in kindergarten in Nevada (NRS 392.040, updated by Assembly Bill 65 in 2023). Many states use later cutoff dates, so a child eligible for kindergarten elsewhere may not be eligible in Nevada that year — worth checking early when planning a move.
  • A child must be 6 by August 1 and have completed kindergarten to enroll in first grade. Out-of-state kindergarten completion can be demonstrated with proof from the prior state under that state's requirements.
  • Second grade: a student must be 7 by August 1 and have completed kindergarten and first grade.
  • Out-of-state kindergarten completion cannot be demonstrated via an online or homeschool program — it must be from a public, charter, or private school.
  • Under Nevada law, children must be enrolled in school beginning at age 6.
  • Military families: a child transferring on military orders may enroll in kindergarten at any point in the school year, regardless of Nevada's cutoff, if the child met the kindergarten age requirements of the prior state.

Documents and Proof of Residence

Commonly required for CCSD enrollment: two forms of proof of residence, the child's official identification records (such as an original certified birth certificate or passport), immunization records, and prior school records if available.

One detail that matters for families enrolling while buying a home: CCSD accepts a lease or sales contract as proof of address. If the lease or sales contract is dated for a future move-in, the school can register the child on the condition that an additional accepted proof of address is provided within 30 days. A driver's license, telephone bill, or cable bill are not accepted as proof of address. See current CCSD enrollment requirements →

Families without a lease, mortgage, or utility bill in a parent/guardian's name can use CCSD's Shared Housing option during registration. Families in temporary or homeless situations can contact the Title I Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) at 702-855-6682.

Immunization

Immunization requirements for Nevada schools are listed on the CCSD enrollment page and through the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). Families moving from other states should review Nevada-specific requirements, including:

  • Hepatitis A vaccination is required in Nevada. Immunization records that were current in states that do not require hepatitis A may not be current in Nevada.
  • The meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) is required for students entering grades 8–12 who are new to Nevada schools, including private and charter schools, and for students entering 7th and 12th grade.
  • Records for children vaccinated in Nevada are available through the Nevada WebIZ portal; certified birth certificates for children born in Clark County are available through the Southern Nevada Health District.

School Calendars

Not all CCSD schools follow the same calendar. Some elementary schools operate year-round while others follow a nine-month calendar. Verify the calendar of the assigned school for any address being considered.

CCSD School Calendars

Other Enrollment Situations

Homeschooling: Nevada requires a notice of intent filed with the local school district — before homeschooling begins, within 10 days of formal withdrawal from public school, or within 30 days of establishing Nevada residency. Nevada Department of Education homeschool resources
Students with IEPs or special education records: Contact the district about records transfer and evaluation when enrolling; bring current records with other enrollment documents. Clark County School District Student Services
Adult education / high school equivalency (18+): Clark County Adult Education offers programs for adult learners. Clark County Adult Education
Pre-K: CCSD offers limited Pre-K programs with interest lists; availability varies by school. Verify current availability and process directly with CCSD. CCSD Enrollment Information
Private schools

Private School Links and Public Resources

Private schools are not assigned by home address the way zoned public schools are. Each school sets its own admissions process, tuition and fees, grade availability, application deadlines, and transportation policies. Verify details directly with each school.

Private School Directory

The schools below are listed for research purposes only. Inclusion is not a ranking, rating, recommendation, or comparison.

The Adelson School

Grades: PK–12Area: SummerlinType: Jewish day school; independent

Formerly Adelson Educational Campus

Official site →

The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain

Grades: Preschool–8Area: SummerlinType: Independent

No high school

Official site →

Bishop Gorman High School

Grades: 9–12Area: Summerlin SouthType: Catholic

Entrance exam (HSPT) required

Official site →

Challenger School

Grades: Varies by campusArea: Multiple Las Vegas–area campusesType: Independent

Four Las Vegas–area campuses; grades vary by campus

Official site →

Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School

Grades: 9–12Area: North Las VegasType: Catholic

Corporate Work Study model

Official site →

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

Grades: 6–12Area: Summerlin areaType: Lutheran

A separate school, Faith Lutheran Academy, serves elementary grades

Official site →

Henderson International School

Grades: PK–8Area: HendersonType: Independent

No high school

Official site →

Lake Mead Christian Academy

Grades: K–12 plus preschool programArea: HendersonType: Christian

Two Henderson campuses

Official site →

Merryhill School

Grades: Varies by campusArea: Multiple campusesType: Independent

Multiple campuses; grades vary by campus

Official site →

Southern Highlands Preparatory School

Grades: Preschool–8Area: Southern HighlandsType: Independent

No high school

Official site →

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

Grades: K–8Area: Northwest Las VegasType: Catholic
Official site →

St. Viator Catholic School

Grades: PK–8Area: Las VegasType: Catholic
Official site →

The Meadows School

Grades: PreK–12Area: SummerlinType: Independent

Fixed application window (opens September, closes early January)

Official site →
Charter schools

Charter School Links and Enrollment Resources

Charter schools are public schools — tuition-free — but they are not assigned by home address. Charter schools generally have their own enrollment procedures, some use a lottery when demand exceeds available seats, and several operate multiple campuses under one name with different grade levels at each campus. Verify enrollment windows, lottery rules, campus locations, grades, and transportation directly with each school and the appropriate charter authority.

Charter School Directory

The schools below are listed for research purposes only. Inclusion is not a ranking, rating, recommendation, or comparison.

Amplus Academy

Grades: K–12Area: Southwest Las VegasType: Public charter

Two southwest Las Vegas campuses; grades vary by campus

Official site →

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas

Grades: Varies by campusArea: Multiple campusesType: Public charter

Multiple campuses; grade configurations vary by campus; Pre-K offered only at the Nellis AFB campus

Official site →

Doral Academy of Nevada

Grades: Varies by campusArea: Multiple campusesType: Public charter

Four campuses; high school grades offered at Red Rock campus only

Official site →

Explore Academy – Las Vegas

Grades: 6–12Area: North Las VegasType: Public charter

Not the same school as Explore Knowledge Academy

Official site →

Explore Knowledge Academy

Grades: See official siteArea: Las VegasType: Public charter

Not the same school as Explore Academy – Las Vegas

Official site →

Legacy Traditional Schools – Nevada

Grades: K–8Area: Multiple campusesType: Public charter

Three campuses, all K–8; no high school; Cadence campus holds a Purple Star School designation

Official site →

Nevada State High School

Grades: 11–12Area: Multiple campusesType: Public charter

Dual-credit early-college model; grades 11–12 only

Official site →

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Grades: Varies by campusArea: Multiple campusesType: Public charter

Five campuses; grades vary by campus; high school grades offered at Cadence and Sloan Canyon campuses only

Official site →

SLAM! Nevada

Grades: K–12Area: HendersonType: Public charter

Single Henderson campus; sports leadership and management program focus

Official site →
Magnet & specialty programs

Magnet, Career & Technical, and Specialty Program Resources

Application Timing Matters

CCSD magnet and career & technical programs require an application, and qualified applications are entered into a computerized random lottery after the deadline (managed through the SchoolMint system). Application windows are set each year — families arriving mid-cycle should check the current window as early as possible, because missing a window may limit options until a later application cycle. Verify current dates through CCSD Magnet Schools.

Visit CCSD Magnet Schools

Some magnet and career & technical options are standalone campuses; others are programs inside a comprehensive high school. The distinction affects what the rest of the school day looks like, and it is listed for each entry below.

The schools below are listed for research purposes only. Inclusion is not a ranking, rating, recommendation, or comparison.

Full Magnet Schools

Standalone campuses · grades 9–12

Advanced Technologies Academy
East Career & Technical Academy
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Northeast Career & Technical Academy
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
South Career & Technical Academy
Southeast Career & Technical Academy
Southwest Career & Technical Academy
Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy
West Career & Technical Academy
Visit Clark County School District Magnet Schools

Magnet Programs Within a School

Programs inside a comprehensive high school · grades 9–12

Basic Academy of International Studies
Canyon Springs HS Leadership & Law Preparatory Academy
Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
Desert Pines Magnet Academy
Ed W. Clark High School
Eldorado High School
Rancho High School
Spring Valley High School
Valley High School
Visit Clark County School District Magnet Schools

Additional high school magnet and career/technical options listed in CCSD's official magnet directory.

For performing-arts and criteria-based high schools, students must meet minimum eligibility or audition requirements to be entered into the lottery.

College of Southern Nevada High School

College of Southern Nevada High School is not classified as a magnet, choice, or select school. It has a separate application process through CSN High School, serves grades 11–12, operates on CSN campuses, and does not use the CCSD Magnet SchoolMint lottery process. Verify application requirements, timing, eligibility, and transportation directly with CSN High School.

CSN High School

Elementary and Middle School Magnet Resources

CCSD also offers elementary and middle school magnet programs. Families can review current options, program details, application windows, and transportation information through CCSD's official magnet catalogs and Find a School tool.

Higher education

Beyond K–12: College and Career Education Resources

Higher education, community college, and workforce-training resources for older students and adults researching education options in Southern Nevada. Verify programs, admissions, and campus locations directly with each institution.

Official system

Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)

Nevada's public higher education system.

Nevada System of Higher Education

Public Institutions (NSHE)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Public research university, Las Vegas; the largest institution in the state.

Official site →

Nevada State University

Public teaching university, Henderson. A North Las Vegas campus is expected to open in fall 2027.

Official site →

College of Southern Nevada (CSN)

Public community college with three main campuses (West Charleston in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson) plus learning centers; offers some bachelor’s degrees.

See also: CSN High School in the Magnet/CTE section above.

Official site →

Private / Specialized

Roseman University of Health Sciences

Henderson; pharmacy, nursing, dental medicine.

Official site →

Touro University Nevada

Henderson; osteopathic medicine and health sciences.

Official site →

Western Governors University

Online degree programs available to Nevada students.

Official site →

Workforce and Career Training

Southern Nevada also has numerous private trade, technical, and career schools, along with workforce and certificate programs through the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Rather than listing individual schools, families can verify licensing through the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education and accreditation through the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP).

Data sources

Third-Party School Profile and Data Sources

Third-party websites publish school profiles, reviews, test-score summaries, and rating systems. These sites use their own scoring methods, and their information may not reflect current zoning, enrollment availability, transportation eligibility, or program deadlines. Use them as research tools, compare multiple sources, and verify school-specific details directly.

FAQ

School Research FAQ

Checklist

Questions to Verify Directly With Schools

Use this checklist when contacting a school, district, or program directly.

What grades are currently available?
Is enrollment open for the current or upcoming school year?
Is there a waitlist?
What is the application deadline?
Are entrance exams, interviews, auditions, or prerequisites required?
Does enrollment depend on a lottery?
Are siblings given preference?
What documents are required for enrollment?
What is annual tuition, and what fees are separate?
Is transportation available?
Does transportation depend on address, grade level, distance, or program?
Are before-school or after-school programs available?
What extracurriculars, athletics, or specialty programs are offered?
What is the commute from the homes or areas being considered?
Does the school calendar differ from other schools being considered?
Are there religious, academic, program-specific, or residency requirements?
Who should families contact for the most current enrollment information?

Using School Research During a Home Search

When comparing specific properties, families may want to look up public school zoning, transportation eligibility, commute times, and school-specific enrollment requirements for each address. Because school assignment and program eligibility can depend on exact details, verify school information directly with the appropriate district, school, program, or official source.

Have a question about where to find the right public lookup tool for a specific address? Vegas Trusted Homes can point you toward the appropriate source.

Next steps
Relocation guide

Moving to Southern Nevada with kids?

School research is one part of the relocation picture. The Vegas Relocation Guide covers the rest — areas of the valley, commute patterns, housing options, timing, and the practical details that matter before narrowing a search.

View the Vegas Relocation Guide

Have a school-resource question?

If you are trying to find the right lookup tool, enrollment page, district resource, or official school information source, send the question here.