For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 378 students in Mineral County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Mineral County, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School and Schurz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mineral County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Mineral County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
751 A Street, P.o. Box 1060
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-3 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Mineral Alternative Education (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
601 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mineral County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Mineral County, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School and Schurz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mineral County?
2 public preschools are located in Mineral County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County?
Mineral County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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