A Parent's Honest Guide to Schools in 89183

Schools are probably the #1 reason families choose 89183 over other Las Vegas zip codes in this price range. The numbers are good — but numbers don't tell you everything. Here's the full picture from a parent's perspective.

The Headlines

Average school rating for 89183: 8 out of 10. That puts it in the top 30% of Nevada zip codes and well above the Clark County School District average. The star: Pinecrest Academy of Nevada at St. Rose — rated 10/10. Math proficiency at 65% (vs. 28% statewide). Reading proficiency at 72% (vs. 44% statewide). This is one of the highest-performing schools in all of Southern Nevada.

Elementary Schools

Pinecrest Academy at St. Rose (K-8, Charter)

Rating: 10/10
The crown jewel. STEM-focused curriculum with project-based learning. Small class sizes. Engaged parent community. The catch: there's a waitlist. Apply early — like, before you've closed on your house early. Priority goes to siblings of current students, then by lottery.

John C. Bass Elementary

Rating: 7/10
Solid neighborhood school in the Silverado Ranch area. Good teachers, active PTA, and a Title I school that uses its funding well. Parents report a supportive environment and reasonable class sizes (25-28 kids).

Steve Schorr Elementary

Rating: 7/10
Another strong option in the area. Known for its music program and after-school activities. Parents appreciate the communication from teachers and the sense of community.

William V. Wright Elementary

Rating: 6/10
Decent but not outstanding. Higher student-to-teacher ratios. If you're zoned for Wright and can get into Pinecrest or Bass instead, most parents would recommend doing so.

Middle Schools

This is where the options thin out, and honestly, middle school is where Nevada's education challenges become more visible.

Pinecrest Academy (K-8) continues through 8th grade if your child was already enrolled. This is the ideal path. Thurman White Middle School

Rating: 5/10
The most common middle school for 89183 residents. It's... fine. The ratings reflect Nevada's broader struggles with middle school education rather than a specific failing of the school. Parents report that engaged kids with involved parents do well here. But it's not going to wow you.

The honest truth: Middle school is where many 89183 parents supplement with tutoring, online programs, or after-school enrichment. If your child is academically motivated, they'll get what they need. If they need more structure and support, be prepared to be actively involved.

High Schools

Coronado High School

Rating: 6/10
The main high school for 89183 students. It has a decent athletics program, AP classes, and some career-technical education pathways. It's a large school (2,000+ students) with everything that comes with that — both good (variety of clubs and activities) and challenging (easy to fall through the cracks).

The Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH)

Rating: 9/10
A CCSD magnet school focused on STEM and technology. Admission is competitive (application and test scores), but if your child qualifies, it's one of the best public high schools in the valley. It's not in 89183 but accepts students from across the district.

Nevada Learning Academy (NVLA)

Online public school option. Free for Nevada residents. Some 89183 families use this for flexibility, particularly families who travel or have kids in competitive activities.

The Nevada Education Context

Let me be straightforward: Nevada consistently ranks in the bottom 10 states for education nationally. That's a real thing, and pretending otherwise doesn't help anyone.

However — and this is important — individual schools within Nevada vary enormously. An 8/10 school in Nevada provides a quality education comparable to average or above-average schools in most states. Pinecrest's 10/10 rating reflects genuinely exceptional performance.

The issue in Nevada is systemic: teacher shortages, high student-to-teacher ratios, lower per-pupil funding, and rapid population growth that outpaces school construction. These are state-level problems, not 89183-specific problems.

What Parents Actually Do

Based on conversations with dozens of 89183 families, here are the common patterns:

Elementary (K-5): Most families are happy. Whether it's Pinecrest, Bass, or Schorr, the elementary schools in 89183 provide a good foundation. The gap between the best and worst elementary options here is smaller than you'd think. Middle school (6-8): This is the pivot point. Families who can keep their kids at Pinecrest through 8th grade do so. Others supplement with tutoring or online programs. Some families consider charter school alternatives. High school (9-12): The most motivated students apply to magnet schools like A-TECH. Others attend Coronado and take advantage of AP classes and honors tracks. Parents who can afford it sometimes opt for private school — Faith Lutheran and Bishop Gorman are the most popular options, but at $12,000-$18,000/year tuition.

My Advice

If schools are your top priority, here's what I'd recommend:

1. Apply to Pinecrest Academy immediately — even before you finalize your home purchase. The waitlist is real. 2. Buy in the Bass or Schorr attendance zones — these are your backup elementary options and both are good. 3. Plan for middle school supplementation — budget for a tutor or online program in math and reading. 4. Start thinking about high school early — if you want A-TECH or a magnet school, your child's middle school grades and test scores matter.

The schools in 89183 aren't going to blow away someone from a top California or East Coast district. But for the price of housing here, the school quality is remarkable. You'd pay $200K+ more for comparable schools in Henderson or Summerlin.