For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,305 students in Dayton, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, NV are Dayton Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dayton, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, NV include Dayton Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dayton?
3 public preschools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dayton include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Dayton Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Sutro Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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