JAN JONES BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School is a public school located in the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community in the southwestern region of Las Vegas, Nevada. Part of the Clark County School District, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is named in honor of Jan Jones Blackhurst, a prominent Nevada political figure and former mayor of Las Vegas, reflecting the district’s tradition of recognizing influential community leaders.

The school is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment aimed at fostering academic growth and social development in a rapidly growing suburban area. As with many schools in the district, Blackhurst Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to engage students in technology, arts, and physical education. By maintaining a strong connection to the local neighborhood, the school plays a central role in the community, working to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.