For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,030 students in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in West University are Mamie Towles Elementary School, Peavine Elementary School and Grace Warner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 West University, Reno, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Grace Warner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Heights Drive
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Elmcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 Mcdonald Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5850
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Soaring Eagle Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV include Mamie Towles Elementary School, Peavine Elementary School and Grace Warner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Reno?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West University, Reno?
the neighborhood of West University, Reno public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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