For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,181 students in 89511, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in 89511, NV are Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Huffaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89511 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89511, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89511, NV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89511, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89511, NV include Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Huffaker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89511?
4 public preschools are located in 89511.
What is the racial composition of students in 89511?
89511 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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