For the 2025-26 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 37% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Gardnerville, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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, C. C. Meneley Elementary School vs. G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
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