For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,814 students in Lyon County, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lyon County, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Smith Valley Schools and Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lyon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Yerington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Silver Stage Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Gr: PK-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Western Nv Yth Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Po Box 330
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lyon County, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lyon County, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Smith Valley Schools and Dayton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lyon County?
9 public preschools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lyon County include: East Valley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Yerington Elementary School vs. Smith Valley Schools
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