Top 5 Best Douglas County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,320 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, NV are Pinon Hills Elementary School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School and G. L. Scarselli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gardnerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Minden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, NV

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, NV include Pinon Hills Elementary School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School and G. L. Scarselli Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
7 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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