Public School Districts

Las Vegas and the surrounding area is primarily served by the Clark County School District (CCSD), one of the largest school districts in the United States. The district is divided into several regions to better serve the diverse communities throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Clark County School District

  • 360+ Schools
  • 320,000+ Students
  • 42,000+ Employees
  • Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas
  • 80+ Magnet Programs

The nation's fifth-largest school district, serving Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and surrounding areas.

Nye County School District

  • 17 Schools
  • 5,000+ Students
  • Pahrump, Tonopah, Beatty
  • Rural Transportation
  • Distance Learning

Serving Pahrump and surrounding Nye County communities, offering comprehensive K-12 education with distance learning options.

Lincoln County School District

  • 8 Schools
  • 1,000+ Students
  • Panaca, Caliente, Pioche
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Community Focus

A rural district north of Las Vegas, known for personalized education and strong community connections.

Carson City School District

  • 10 Schools
  • 8,000+ Students
  • Carson City (State Capital)
  • STEM Programs
  • Dual Language

Serving Nevada's capital city with comprehensive K-12 education, emphasizing STEM and language programs.

Churchill County School District

  • 7 Schools
  • 3,200+ Students
  • Fallon, Stillwater, Salt Wells
  • CTE Programs
  • Athletics Focus

Located in Fallon, offering strong career and technical education programs alongside traditional academics.

Douglas County School District

  • 12 Schools
  • 5,700+ Students
  • Minden, Gardnerville, Lake Tahoe
  • Arts Programs
  • Tech Integration

Serving the Minden-Gardnerville area with a focus on academic excellence and innovative technology programs.

Elko County School District

  • 24 Schools
  • 9,900+ Students
  • Elko, Wells, West Wendover
  • Mining Technology
  • Rural Education

Nevada's largest rural school district, serving Elko County with strong vocational and technical programs.

Esmeralda County School District

  • 3 Schools
  • 80+ Students
  • Goldfield, Dyer, Fish Lake Valley
  • Small Classes
  • Individual Focus

One of Nevada's smallest districts, providing personalized education with strong community involvement.

Eureka County School District

  • 3 Schools
  • 250+ Students
  • Eureka, Crescent Valley
  • STEM Focus
  • Community Support

Serving Eureka County with modern facilities and technology-enhanced learning opportunities.

Humboldt County School District

  • 11 Schools
  • 3,400+ Students
  • Winnemucca, Orovada, Kings River
  • Agriculture Programs
  • Digital Learning

Serving rural northern Nevada with strong agricultural and technology programs.

Lander County School District

  • 4 Schools
  • 1,000+ Students
  • Battle Mountain, Austin
  • Mining Education
  • Small Class Sizes

Providing quality education with emphasis on mining technology and vocational training.

Lyon County School District

  • 17 Schools
  • 8,800+ Students
  • Yerington, Fernley, Dayton
  • Career Pathways
  • Community Partners

Supporting student success through diverse educational programs and strong community partnerships.

Mineral County School District

  • 3 Schools
  • 450+ Students
  • Hawthorne, Schurz, Mina
  • Personalized Learning
  • Strong Athletics

Small district focused on individualized attention and strong athletic programs.

Pershing County School District

  • 3 Schools
  • 650+ Students
  • Lovelock, Imlay, Unionville
  • Agriculture Focus
  • Small Class Sizes

Rural district emphasizing agricultural education and personalized learning experiences.

Storey County School District

  • 3 Schools
  • 400+ Students
  • Virginia City, Lockwood
  • Historic Setting
  • Tech Integration

Historic Virginia City district combining traditional values with modern educational technology.

Washoe County School District

  • 110+ Schools
  • 67,000+ Students
  • Reno, Sparks, Incline Village
  • Signature Academies
  • IB Programs

Second-largest district in Nevada, serving the Reno-Sparks area with diverse educational opportunities.

White Pine County School District

  • 6 Schools
  • 1,200+ Students
  • Ely, McGill, Lund
  • Rural Excellence
  • Community Support

Rural district known for strong academic programs and close community connections.