For the 2025 school year, there are 11 magnet public preschools serving 6,394 students in Nevada.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Nevada are Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School and Mccaw Gordon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Piggott Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Tarr Sheila Academy Of Int'l Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 W Gilmore Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6710
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-6710
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Bracken Walter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N 27th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7095
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Hoggard Mabel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 N Tonopah Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4740
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4851 E Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-8830
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-8830
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Heard Lomie G Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4497 Kell Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-4920
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1735 D St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7113
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7113
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Gilbert Cvt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 W Cartier Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4730
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Nevada?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Nevada include Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School and Mccaw Gordon Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Nevada?
11 magnet public preschools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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