For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,287 students in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public schools in La Madre Foothills are Divich Kenneth Elementary School, Darnell Marshall C Elementary School and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 1,112 students
Rank: #22.
Darnell Marshall C Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9480 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6630
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,988 students
Rank: #44.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV include Divich Kenneth Elementary School, Darnell Marshall C Elementary School and Centennial High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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