For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 public preschools serving 21,372 students in Washoe County, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washoe County, NV are Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Florence Drake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washoe County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washoe County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2222.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Incline Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 Northwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4250
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Alice Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5075 Ion Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
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%
Rank: #3232.
Michael Inskeep Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Briar Drive
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8719 Red Baron Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Kate Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Washoe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5
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
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
555 East Sunset Boulevard
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: 6-8
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
I Can Do Anything Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 53%
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Gr: 9-12
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Team A Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 48%
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: 9-12
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Washoe Online Learning (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
785 W 6th Street
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Gr: 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
Wittenberg Hall (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washoe County, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washoe County, NV include Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Florence Drake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washoe County?
55 public preschools are located in Washoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County?
Washoe County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washoe County include: Verdi Elementary School vs. George Westergard Elementary School, Robert Mitchell Elementary School vs. Lincoln Park Elementary School, Nancy Gomes Elementary School vs. Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
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