For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,016 students in Gardnerville, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Gardnerville, NV are G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Gardnerville Elementary School and C. C. Meneley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardnerville, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardnerville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gardnerville, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Gardnerville, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gardnerville, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Gardnerville, NV include G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Gardnerville Elementary School and C. C. Meneley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardnerville?
3 public preschools are located in Gardnerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardnerville?
Gardnerville public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gardnerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gardnerville include: C. C. Meneley Elementary School vs. Gardnerville Elementary School, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School vs. C. C. Meneley Elementary School, Gardnerville Elementary School vs. C. C. Meneley Elementary School
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