For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,411 students in Sun Valley, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Sun Valley, NV are Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Lois Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun Valley, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Sun Valley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sun Valley, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5890 Klondike
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Esther Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sidehill Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Lois Allen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5155 Mcguffy Road
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sun Valley, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Sun Valley, NV include Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Lois Allen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sun Valley?
3 public preschools are located in Sun Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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