For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,917 students in 89512, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in 89512, NV are Rita Cannan Elementary School, High Desert Montessori and Bernice Mathews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89512 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89512, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 89512, NV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rita Cannan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Cannan Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5750
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Bernice Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Elementary Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5950
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 353-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Soaring Eagle Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Montello St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5190
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
89512, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 89512, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in 89512, NV include Rita Cannan Elementary School, High Desert Montessori and Bernice Mathews Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89512?
5 public preschools are located in 89512.
What is the racial composition of students in 89512?
89512 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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