For the 2025 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public preschools serving 12,620 students in Nevada.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Nevada are Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School and Vanderburg John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Vanderburg John Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Bonner John W Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Taylor Glen C Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Morrow Sue H Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Steele Judith D Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Sandra L Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Dooley John Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Smith Helen M Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Hill Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 E Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3550 S Kevin Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Nevada?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Nevada include Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School and Vanderburg John Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Nevada?
24 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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