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Best Reno Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public preschools serving 14,954 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 39% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Reno have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Reno, NV (2026)

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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
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 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
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 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
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-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8719 Red Baron Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Elmcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Mcdonald Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Stead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10580 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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