For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,251 students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in North Valleys are Alice Smith Elementary School and Desert Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 North Valleys, Reno, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV include Alice Smith Elementary School and Desert Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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