For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,536 students in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Tule Springs are Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School and Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas, 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 52% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Horse Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-4501
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-4501
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5150 Whispering Sands Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6690
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6690
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas, NV include Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School and Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Tule Springs, Las Vegas public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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