For the 2024 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public preschools serving 12,462 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, Vanderburg John Es and Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages. 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 45% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Nevada (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Vanderburg John Es
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Goolsby Judy & John L Es
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
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
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Givens Linda Rankin Es
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Bonner John W Es
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #99.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #1111.
Lamping Frank Es
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1212.
Wallin Shirley & Bill Es
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2333 Canyon Retreat Dr
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 799-5776
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1313.
Taylor Glen C Es
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2655 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-6892
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #1414.
Stuckey Evelyn Es
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1515.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Es
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1616.
Steele Judith D Es
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #1717.
Bracken Walter Es
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1818.
Morrow Sue H Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1070 Featherwood Ave
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1919.
Thompson Sandra L Es
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #2020.
Hill Charlotte Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 E Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #2121.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #2222.
Dooley John Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2323.
Smith Helen M Es
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2424.
Bendorf Patricia A Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 S Kevin Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
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, Vanderburg John Es and Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages.
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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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