For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,733 students in Nevada, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nevada, TX are Nesmith Elementary School and Mcclendon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nevada, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Main St
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Nevada, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nevada, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nevada, TX include Nesmith Elementary School and Mcclendon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nevada?
5 public preschools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nevada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nevada include: Mcclendon Elementary School vs. Nesmith Elementary School, Nesmith Elementary School vs. Mcclendon Elementary School
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