For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 13,068 students in Reno, NV. The top ranked public preschools in Reno, NV are Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages and Nick Poulakidas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Reno have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Reno, NV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1010.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1111.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1515.
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4355 Houston Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2530
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1616.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1717.
Donner Springs Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5125 Escuela Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2626
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Grace Warner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Heights Drive
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mariposa Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #2020.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Orovada St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #2121.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Grades: PK-6
| 745 students
Rank: #2222.
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2560
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2323.
Bernice Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Elementary Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5950
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2424.
Roger Corbett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Villanova Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5180
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5180
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2525.
Libby Booth Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Stewart St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5140
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2626.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #2727.
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Soaring Eagle Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2828.
Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Montello St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5190
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
240 S Rock Blvd Ste 101
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-0685
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-0685
Grades: PK
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
18001 Briar Drive
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
9999 Main St
Reno, NV 89000
(775) 353-5550
Reno, NV 89000
(775) 353-5550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Reno, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Concurrent Academy Of Art Careers And Technology (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Esl At Wooster High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Halima Academy Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1201 Corporate Dr. Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
High School Esl Intake Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
I Can Do Anything Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Jan Evans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
650 Ferrari Mcleod Blv
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: PK
| 24 students
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Nevada State High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7530 Longley Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Opportunity School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Team A Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
Voice Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1325 Corporate Blvd Ste D
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Washoe Online Learning (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
785 W 6th Street
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Washoe Wolf Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
785 W 6th St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wittenberg Hall (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Reno, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Reno, NV include Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages and Nick Poulakidas Elementary School. Reno has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public preschools are located in Reno, NV?
31 public preschools are located in Reno, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Reno, NV?
Reno, NV public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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