Top 10 Best Nevada Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public preschools serving 12,331 students in Nevada.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Nevada are Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Vanderburg John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Nevada (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
Bonner John W Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #66.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1111.
Florence Drake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1212.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1313.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1414.
Caliente Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Rank: #1515.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1616.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1717.
Steele Judith D Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Sandra L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1919.
Dooley John Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2020.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2121.
Smith Helen M Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #2222.
Hill Charlotte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 E Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2323.
Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 S Kevin Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #2424.
Winnemucca Grammar School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Nevada?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Nevada include Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Vanderburg John Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Nevada?
24 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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