For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 512 students in Lincoln County, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NV are Caliente Elementary School, Panaca Elementary School and Pahranagat Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Panaca Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
593 Broadway
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Pioche Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NV include Caliente Elementary School, Panaca Elementary School and Pahranagat Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
4 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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