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Best Reno Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 13,949 students in Reno, NV. The top ranked public preschools in Reno, NV are Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Rollan Melton 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 40% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Reno, NV (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Michael Inskeep Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18001 Briar Drive
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Libby Booth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Stewart St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Nancy Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3870 Limkin Street
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4355 Houston Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Grace Warner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3075 Heights Drive
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2323.
Rita Cannan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Cannan Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Donner Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 Escuela Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2626
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Roger Corbett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Villanova Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Bernice Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Elementary Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Echo Loder Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Apple Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Soaring Eagle Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Montello St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
240 S Rock Blvd Ste 101
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-0685
Gr: PK | 211 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Jwood Raw Elementary School
10600 Green Pasture Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Concurrent Academy Of Art Careers And Technology (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Gr: 9-12
Davidson Academy (Closed 2021)
P.O. Box 9119
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Gr: 5-12
Esl At Wooster High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
Halima Academy Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1201 Corporate Dr. Ste. 100
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
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Gr: 1-12
I Can Do Anything Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Jan Evans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
650 Ferrari Mcleod Blv
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Mt Rose Elementary School (Closed 2023)
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Gr: 9-12
Opportunity School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Sierra Vista Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Sparks High School Preschool (Closed 2018)
9999 Main St
Reno, NV 89000
(775) 353-5550
Gr: PK
Team A Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Traner, Fred Middle School (Closed 2023)
1700 Carville Drive
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
Gr: 9-12
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Washoe Middle School (Closed 2012)
778 West 2nd Street
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
Gr: K-12 | 241 students
Washoe Wolf Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
785 W 6th St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Wittenberg Hall (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Gr: PK-12

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