For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 449 students in Lander County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools and Battle Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lander County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Lander County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 4-6
| 212 students
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Grades: PK-1
| 229 students
Box Butte 1300
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lander County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools and Battle Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lander County?
2 public preschools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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