For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,070 students in Carson City, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carson City, NV are Al Seeliger Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carson City (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Bath St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1511 Firebox Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Carson City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Gleason Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
604 West Musser Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Murphy/bernardini Juvenile Detention (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1545 W 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Gr: 7-8
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carson City, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carson City, NV include Al Seeliger Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carson City?
7 public preschools are located in Carson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carson City include: Empire Elementary School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School vs. Bordewich/bray Elementary School
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