For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,454 students in Elko County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Elko County, NV are Grammar School 2, Liberty Peak Elementary School and Northside 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 26% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elko County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Peak Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Parkchester Drive
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Boyd-kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 738-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Carlin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #77.
West Wendover Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
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
| 436 students
Rank: #88.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Grades: PK-4
| 619 students
Rank: #99.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
| 167 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
| 1 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
| 10 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 Grammar School 2, Liberty Peak Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elko County, NV?
11 public preschools are located in Elko County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County, NV?
Elko County, NV public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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