For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,215 students in Winnemucca, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Winnemucca, NV are Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Grammar School and Grass Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnemucca, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Winnemucca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winnemucca, NV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Winnemucca, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Gr: 1-7
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Winnemucca, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Winnemucca, NV include Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Grammar School and Grass Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winnemucca?
3 public preschools are located in Winnemucca.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnemucca?
Winnemucca public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Winnemucca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Winnemucca include: Sonoma Heights Elementary School vs. Winnemucca Grammar School, Grass Valley Elementary School vs. Winnemucca Grammar School, Winnemucca Grammar School vs. Grass Valley Elementary School
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