For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,340 students in Elko County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Elko County, NV are Northside Elementary School, Grammar School 2 and Liberty Peak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Elko County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elko County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Parkchester Drive
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 East Licht Parkway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-6881
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Boyd-kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
West Wendover Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2332 Florence Way
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Elko County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Petan Ranch
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elko County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Elko County, NV include Northside Elementary School, Grammar School 2 and Liberty Peak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elko County?
10 public preschools are located in Elko County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County?
Elko County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elko County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elko County include: Sage Elementary School vs. Spring Creek Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School vs. Sage Elementary School
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