For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,621 students in Nye County, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nye County, NV are Gabbs Elementary School, Floyd Elementary School and Amargosa Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nye County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Nye County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nye County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gabbs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gr: PK-5 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6181 S Jane Ave
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Manse Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4881 N Lola Ln
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Hafen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7120 S Hafen Ranch Rd
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Round Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Tonopah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Beatty Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Gr: PK | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Nye County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Gr: PK-2
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nye County, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nye County, NV include Gabbs Elementary School, Floyd Elementary School and Amargosa Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nye County?
10 public preschools are located in Nye County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nye County?
Nye County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nye County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nye County include: Hafen Elementary School vs. Floyd Elementary School, Round Mountain Elementary School vs. Tonopah Elementary School, Manse Elementary School vs. J G Johnson Elementary School
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