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Best Humboldt County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,346 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, NV are Denio, Kings River and Orovada School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Bridge St Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Humboldt County, NV

Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Leonard Creek Elementary School (Closed 2005)
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Gr: 1-7
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, NV include Denio, Kings River and Orovada School.
How many public preschools are located in Humboldt County?
8 public preschools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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