For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,681 students in 89506, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in 89506, NV are Alice Smith Elementary School, Lemmon Valley Elementary School and Desert Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89506 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89506, NV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89506, NV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89506, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89506, NV include Alice Smith Elementary School, Lemmon Valley Elementary School and Desert Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89506?
3 public preschools are located in 89506.
What is the racial composition of students in 89506?
89506 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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