For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,311 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, NV are Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Sierra Crest Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Tahoe Detention Center (Dcjd) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tahoe Detention Facility High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, NV include Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County, NV?
7 public preschools are located in Douglas County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, NV?
Douglas County, NV public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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