For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 512 students in Lincoln County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NV are Panaca Elementary School, Caliente Elementary School and Pahranagat Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panaca Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
593 Broadway
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Pioche Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NV include Panaca Elementary School, Caliente Elementary School and Pahranagat Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
4 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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