For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,083 students in 89002, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in 89002, NV are Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School, Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School and Dooley John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89002 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89002, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89002, NV Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Scholar St
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-0570
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Dooley John Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Galloway Fay Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Skyline Rd
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8920
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89002, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89002, NV include Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School, Walker J Marlan Int'l School Elementary School and Dooley John Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89002?
4 public preschools are located in 89002.
What is the racial composition of students in 89002?
89002 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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