For the 2026 school year, there are 8 special education public preschools serving 448 students in Nevada.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Variety Elementary School and Marvin Picollo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miley Achievement Center Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Willow Elementary School
Special Education School
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Elementary School
Special Education School
3656 S. Pecos-mcleod Interconn
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8692
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-8692
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Nevada?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Center Elementary School, Variety Elementary School and Marvin Picollo Elementary School.
How many special education public preschools are located in Nevada?
8 special education public preschools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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