For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,199 students in Carson City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Nevada.
Public Preschools in Carson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
13 Schools
371 Schools
# Students
7,654 Students
184,234 Students
# Teachers
413 Teachers
10,410 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Carson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
174 Students
1,417 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
133 Students
8,436 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,471 Students
84,213 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
46%
# Black Students
63 Students
24,419 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,478 Students
48,627 Students
% White Students
45%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
2,574 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
380 Students
14,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
530
25,769
# Students in 1st Grade:
562
28,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
553
27,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
534
28,585
# Students in 4th Grade:
543
29,127
# Students in 5th Grade:
579
28,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
563
1,183
# Students in 7th Grade:
552
744
# Students in 8th Grade:
595
661
# Students in 9th Grade:
648
305
# Students in 10th Grade:
636
268
# Students in 11th Grade:
632
198
# Students in 12th Grade:
541
42
# Ungraded Students:
16
88
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,092 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,722 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,092
$11,955
Spending / Student
$12,722
$12,116
Best Carson City School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Bath St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1511 Firebox Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Empire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 37 students
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