For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 375 students in Ely, NV.
The top ranked public preschool in Ely, NV is David E Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Ely have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ely, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Ely, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1135 Ave C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ely, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Ely, NV include David E Norman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ely?
2 public preschools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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