Schools are one of the biggest reasons families choose Summerlin. The community is home to 26 public and private schools, and many of them rank among the very best in Nevada. Students here consistently outperform state averages, with about 63 percent reading proficiency versus 43 percent statewide, and 45 percent math proficiency versus 31 percent statewide.
Public schools
Summerlin is served by Clark County School District, and several of its campuses are top ranked. Billy and Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary is rated the number one elementary in the district and among the top five in the state, and other strong elementaries include Givens, Lummis, Bonner, and Goolsby. Sig Rogich Middle School ranks first among Clark County middle schools, and Palo Verde High School and the West Career and Technical Academy are the area’s standout public high schools.
Charter schools
Most Summerlin villages also have access to tuition-free public charter schools, including Doral Academy, Somerset Academy, and Coral Academy of Science. These offer accelerated programs and strong test scores as an alternative to zoned schools.
Private and faith-based schools
Summerlin’s private options are exceptional. The Meadows School is regularly ranked Nevada’s top private K through 12, with a 9 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio. Faith Lutheran serves students from elementary through high school, with the Faith Lutheran Academy elementary campus feeding its larger Middle School and High School, which together enroll more than 2,100 students and field 18 sports. Bishop Gorman High School, a nationally recognized Catholic college-preparatory school in the Summerlin area, is another top choice, known for strong academics and championship athletics. The Adelson Educational Campus and Alexander Dawson School round out a deep bench of independent schools, along with several Montessori and early-childhood programs. For families with young children, the Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center and the Lovee and Bob Arum Kindergarten at Temple Beth Sholom in Summerlin hold a 5-star QRIS rating from the Nevada Department of Education, the highest possible and one of only two in the state, with some of the lowest classroom ratios in Las Vegas.
School zoning and ratings change over time, and the best fit depends on the village you choose. We are glad to help you match a neighborhood to the right schools for your family.
Top private schools in Summerlin, in depth
The Meadows School
Founded in 1984 by Carolyn Goodman, The Meadows School is Summerlin’s most established independent school, serving about 950 students from preschool through 12th grade across four divisions at 8601 Scholar Lane. Known for small classes and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, The Meadows reports a 100 percent four-year college acceptance rate, with graduates regularly admitted to Ivy League universities such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Penn, as well as top programs like MIT and Stanford. Day tuition runs from roughly $25,000 to $33,000 depending on grade.
Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School
Faith Lutheran is one of the largest private schools in Nevada, with more than 2,000 students in grades 6 through 12 on its Summerlin campus at 2015 South Hualapai Way, plus a separate Faith Lutheran Academy elementary campus. This Christ-centered college-prep school offers Advanced Placement courses and specialized academies in areas like STEM, aviation, and justice and advocacy, along with 18 interscholastic sports. Tuition is about $17,000 per year.
Bishop Gorman High School
Bishop Gorman is a four-year Catholic college-preparatory high school serving about 1,535 students in grades 9 through 12 on a 36-acre campus at 5959 South Hualapai Way, just southeast of Summerlin. About 98 percent of graduates go on to four-year colleges, and the school is nationally known for athletics, with its Gaels program earning more than 105 state championships. Tuition for the 2026-2027 year is about $15,400 for parishioners and $16,800 for non-parishioners.
Summerlin elementary schools by village
Please verify by address. CCSD assigns schools by exact street address, and Summerlin’s boundaries can be re-drawn every few years. The assigned elementary schools below are current to the best of our knowledge; always confirm a specific home with the CCSD School Locator at ccsd.net, and we are glad to verify for you.
| Elementary school | Villages served |
|---|---|
| Abston Elementary | The Mesa, The Peaks, The Cliffs |
| Bonner Elementary | The Canyons |
| Bryan Elementary | The Pueblo |
| Givens Elementary | The Vistas, Redpoint, Grand Park, La Madre Peaks |
| Goolsby Elementary | Red Rock Country Club, The Ridges |
| Lummis Elementary | Sun City Summerlin, Reverence, Kestrel |
| Ober Elementary | The Willows |
| Staton Elementary | The Arbors, The Crossing |
| Vassiliadis Elementary | The Paseos, Stonebridge |
Full school names are Linda Givens, William Lummis, Ethel Staton, Judy and John Goolsby, Sandra Abston, John Bonner, D’Vorre and Hal Ober, Richard Bryan, and Vassiliadis elementary schools. For middle and high school, most of Summerlin feeds Becker, Sig Rogich, Fertitta, or Faiss middle schools and usually Palo Verde or Durango High School, with some boundary-edge areas feeding other CCSD high schools. Villages not listed above are served by nearby Summerlin elementaries, so reach out for the current assignment.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best schools in Summerlin?
Top public schools include Vassiliadis Elementary (No. 1 in the district), Sig Rogich Middle School, and Palo Verde High School. The Meadows School, Faith Lutheran, and Bishop Gorman lead the private options, and Doral, Somerset, and Coral Academy are popular charter choices.
Are Summerlin schools highly rated?
Yes. Summerlin students outperform Nevada averages, with roughly 63 percent reading and 45 percent math proficiency compared to 43 and 31 percent statewide, and several campuses rank among the best in the state.
Does Summerlin have good private schools?
Yes. The Meadows School is regularly Nevada’s top private school, and Faith Lutheran, Bishop Gorman, The Adelson Educational Campus, and Alexander Dawson are all well regarded.
How do I find which school serves a specific home?
School zoning is set by address and can change. Tell us the village or home you are considering and The Arbeli Team will confirm the current assigned schools.
What high school does Summerlin feed into?
Most of Summerlin is zoned for Palo Verde or Durango High School, both well-regarded Clark County high schools. Some boundary-edge areas feed other CCSD high schools, and West Career and Technical Academy is a magnet open to all CCSD students by application. Because zoning is by address, confirm any specific home with the CCSD School Locator.
What is a top preschool in Summerlin?
The Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center and the Lovee and Bob Arum Kindergarten at Temple Beth Sholom in Summerlin hold a 5-star QRIS rating, the highest awarded by the Nevada Department of Education and one of only two in the state, with low classroom ratios and a blended curriculum.
How much does private school cost in Summerlin?
Private tuition in Summerlin generally ranges from about $15,000 to $33,000 per year. Bishop Gorman is roughly $15,400 to $16,800, Faith Lutheran about $17,000, and The Meadows School from about $25,000 to $33,000 depending on grade.
Where is Bishop Gorman High School?
Bishop Gorman High School is at 5959 South Hualapai Way, at Hualapai and Russell, just southeast of Summerlin. The Catholic college-prep school serves many Summerlin families.
What grades does The Meadows School serve?
The Meadows School serves preschool through 12th grade across four divisions on its campus at 8601 Scholar Lane in Summerlin.
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