For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 78 students in Esmeralda County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Esmeralda County, NV are Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Esmeralda County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Esmeralda County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Esmeralda County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Galena St.
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
Esmeralda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box Butte 129
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Esmeralda County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Esmeralda County, NV include Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Esmeralda County?
3 public preschools are located in Esmeralda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Esmeralda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Esmeralda County include: Goldfield Elementary School vs. Silver Peak Elementary School, Silver Peak Elementary School vs. Goldfield Elementary School
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