For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,723 students in 89117, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in 89117, NV are Piggott Academy Elementary School, Christensen M J Elementary School and Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89117 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89117, NV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89117, NV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9601 Red Hills Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Christensen M J Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9001 Mariner Cove Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4390
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S Lisa Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4370
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 799-4370
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89117, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89117, NV include Piggott Academy Elementary School, Christensen M J Elementary School and Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89117?
3 public preschools are located in 89117.
What is the racial composition of students in 89117?
89117 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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