For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 362 students in Ely, NV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Ely, NV is David E Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, NV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Ely have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ely, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Ely, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Gr: AE
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ely, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ely, NV include David E Norman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ely?
1 public preschools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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