For the 2026-27 school year, there are 177 public preschools serving 101,770 students in Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Las Vegas, NV are Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School, Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School and Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Vegas, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Las Vegas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Las Vegas, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Staton Ethel W Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Sageberry Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Givens Linda Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Park Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Bonner John W Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Thompson Tyrone Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10250 S. El Capitan Way
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8455 O'hare Road
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Frias Charles & Phyllis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Broken Top Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10135 W Quail Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Stuckey Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-2274
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7431 Egan Crest Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6608
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11141 S Pioneer Wy
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Las Vegas, NV 89179
(702) 799-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Divich Kenneth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9851 Donald Nelson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Bilbray James Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9370 Brent Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9601 Red Hills Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Steele Judith D Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6995 W Eldorado Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Lummis William Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Hillpointe Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 799-4380
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 799-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 W Gilmore Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6710
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6710
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Wright William V Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8425 Bob Fisk Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5701
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-5701
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Lundy Earl B Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4405 Yellow Pine Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89124
(702) 872-5438
Las Vegas, NV 89124
(702) 872-5438
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #2424.
Thompson Sandra L Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7351 N Campbell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Forbuss Robert L Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 S Grand Canyon Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-6840
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702) 799-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Rhodes Betsy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7350 Tealwood St
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-3450
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Alamo Tony Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7455 El Camino Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 799-2590
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 799-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Mathis Dr. Beverly S Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Arville St
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 799-8170
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 799-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Hayes Keith C & Karen W Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9620 W Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-6030
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Ries Aldeane Comito Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9805 S Lindell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-1240
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Jacobson Walter Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Boseck Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4320
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3434.
Hoggard Mabel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 N Tonopah Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4740
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Berkley Shelley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Copper Edge Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-2525
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Las Vegas, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Individualized Study Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4601 W. Bonanz
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4601 W. Bonanza Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Gr: 7-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1
Academy Of Individualized Study (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2701 E St Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8636
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Minority enrollment: 38%
1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 948-6000
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 948-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Biltmore Continuation High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
801 Veteran's Memorial Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4560 W Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Gr: 8-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3909 Maryland Pkwy, Suite 205
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Gr: 7-12
3855 Timberlake Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Gr: PK-2 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students
Desert Willow Sec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 36%
4550 N Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Detention Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Eagle Charter Schools Of Nevada (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2025 E Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 268-9794
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 268-9794
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
6650 W Reno Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
5350 Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7272
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7272
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
1139 N. Linn Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Freedom Prog Impact - Alternative Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Gr: 7-9 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Girls Empowerment Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4220 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 672-6386
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 672-6386
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2825 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-5950
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2601 Sunrise Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2701 E Saint Louis Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Horizon Satellite High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2701 East St. Louis
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8625
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8625
Gr: 6-12 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Box 539
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 382-8011
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 382-8011
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
2260 Betty Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 799-7390
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 799-7390
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Las Vegas Charter School Of The Deaf (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
10094 Catalina Canyon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
42 Baer Dr. Nafb
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4920
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Miley Achievement Center Sec School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6171 West Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-6126
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-6126
Gr: 3-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3801 E. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Morris, W & V Credit Retrievalbehav Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Las Vegas, NV include Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School, Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School and Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Las Vegas?
177 public preschools are located in Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Las Vegas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Las Vegas include: Scherkenbach William & Mary Elementary School vs. Bilbray James Elementary School, Mcmillan James B Elementary School vs. Katz Edythe & Lloyd Elementary School, Katz Edythe & Lloyd Elementary School vs. Mcmillan James B Elementary School
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