For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,047 students in 89521, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 89521, NV are Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, Brown Elementary School and Double Diamond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89521 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89521, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89521, NV Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
10600 Green Pasture Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5444
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 89521, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 89521, NV include Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, Brown Elementary School and Double Diamond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89521?
4 public preschools are located in 89521.
What is the racial composition of students in 89521?
89521 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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