For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 727 students in 89048, NV.
The top ranked public preschool in 89048, NV is J G Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89048 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89048, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89048, NV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Grades: PK
| 200 students
89048, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89048, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89048, NV include J G Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89048?
2 public preschools are located in 89048.
What is the racial composition of students in 89048?
89048 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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