Top 10 Best Public Preschools in Nevada (2024-25)

The top ranked public preschools in Nevada are Blue Diamond Elementary School, Caughlin Ranch Elementary School and Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public preschools are Henderson and Reno.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Nevada is 28%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 44%.

Top Ranked Public Preschools in Nevada (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Rank: #22.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Rank: #33.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Rank: #44.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Rank: #55.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Rank: #66.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Rank: #77.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Rank: #88.
Staton Ethel W Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1700 Sageberry Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Rank: #99.
Wolff Elise L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1001 Seven Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230
Rank: #1010.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Rank: #1111.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Rank: #1212.
Bonner John W Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Rank: #1313.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Rank: #1414.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Rank: #1515.
Van Gorder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Rank: #1616.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Rank: #1717.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Rank: #1818.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Eureka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
431 Mccoy Street
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5700
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Rank: #2121.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading: 67% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 68% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Rank: #2424.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading: 68% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Rank: #2525.
Brown Hannah Marie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading: 67% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
10 Chapata Drive
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-2250
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Florence Drake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Rank: #2828.
Panaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Rank: #2929.
Ellis Robert & Sandy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading: 66% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
3200 Artella Avenue
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5888
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading: 64% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
10135 W Quail Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading: 64% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Rank: #3232.
George Westergard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading: 64% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Rank: #3333.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Rank: #3434.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading: 62% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Rank: #3535.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 66% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
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