For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,499 students in 89408, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in 89408, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89408 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89408, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89408, NV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89408, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89408, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89408?
3 public preschools are located in 89408.
What is the racial composition of students in 89408?
89408 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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