Best 89511 Nevada Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,123 students in 89511, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 89511, NV are Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Huffaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89511 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89511, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89511, NV Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 89511, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 89511, NV include Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Huffaker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89511?
4 public preschools are located in 89511.
What is the racial composition of students in 89511?
89511 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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