For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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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