For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,034 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northwest Reno are Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV include Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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