Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: (702) 799-2504
Fax: (702) 799-1289
District: Clark County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG • 728 students
Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School, a public school located in Las Vegas, NV, serves grades PK-5 & Ungraded in the Clark County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School is a public school located in Las Vegas, NV. 728 students attend Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education. |
| Academic Progress | 2/10 | The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2024 and 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education, using 2024 and 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: February 11, 2026
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Posted: February 11, 2026
The staff was unprofessional and ineffective throughout our sons admission process after we moved from out of state. We repeatedly had to follow up ourselves, as communication was extremely limited and we struggled to get consistent updates on his enrollment status or start date.
When he finally began attending, he was placed in the incorrect grade, and we were not informed until later that he would need to be moved to a lower grade. The administration took little accountability, stating they were simply following directions from another department.
The school did not proactively contact us until I escalated the issue to the regional office and filed a complaint. Overall, this was a very frustrating experience that I wouldnt wish on anyone and I would strongly recommend avoiding this school.
Posted: February 11, 2026
Posted: October 20, 2022
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Posted: October 20, 2022
From support staff to teachers and administrators, Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School has a team of compassionate, kind, and genuinely caring professionals. Our community is truly blessed to have Tanaka ES and we are forever grateful!
Posted: October 28, 2021
so i went to this school till 5th grade overall i think it was a really good school it could use a little better education but it was really good
Posted: October 28, 2021
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Posted: May 13, 2021
My son went for kindergarten, most of the year was virtual. Since going back full time the past few months he has really thrived and improved his writing and reading skills. For being in the infamous Clark county, its not bad at all. Every staff member Ive met is really kind and cares about the kids.
Posted: May 13, 2021
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Posted: April 28, 2018
Posted: April 28, 2018
We love our teacher, my daughter has really grown this year.
Posted: April 28, 2018
Posted: April 28, 2018
We are very satisfied, it is a really good school.
Posted: April 21, 2017
I liked it and so does my son
Posted: April 21, 2017
Agree if it's not finished they will send it home
Posted: April 21, 2017
Agree if it's not finished they will send it home
Posted: April 21, 2017
My son is getting better every day
Posted: April 21, 2017
My son is getting better every day
Posted: April 12, 2017
Posted: April 12, 2017
This is the worst school in Clark county! The teachers put there hands on children which should never happen. The bullying is out of control. My son has been getting bullied on a regular basis I have brought it to the principals attention and nothing has been done. They take the bullies side and make it like it's the victims fault. Please keep your children away from this school
Posted: March 20, 2017
My son has been getting bullied these last 2 weeks I have talked to the principle on multiple occasions and he says he's gonna take care of it. The next day I pick my son up something new has happened son back to the principle I go. There is no saftery for our children you can walk in the office and say you need to go give you child something and they don't ask for I.D like every other school does to make sure you have a kid in the school they just let you walk in... I don't feel safe sending my son to this school
Posted: October 22, 2015
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Posted: October 22, 2015
Posted: October 22, 2015
Good school, not sure why people are rating this school so poorly. Our child has had a great experience here, her teacher Ms. Gardner is spectacular. Well run, well organized, positive environment.
Posted: April 5, 2014
Worst school ever! Had an issue with 2 teachers bullying my son and calling him names in front the class. Calling him a cry baby after they humiliated him in front of the class. I pulled him out immediatly!!! Please don't send your kids here to get mistreated
Posted: April 29, 2013
Worst school ever!! They think it is okay for teachers and staff to be physical with students. They disrespect parents and children! Stay away. I pulled my 3rd grader out immediately!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Sunrise Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Las Vegas | NV | 16.2 mi | |
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| 1 | Jones & Lake Mead | Las Vegas | NV | 10 mi | |
| 2 | Hollywood Rec Center | Sunrise Manor | NV | 16.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nellis AFB | 18.6 mi. |
| Creech AFB | 42 mi. |
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