For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,386 students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Valleys are Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Stead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8719 Red Baron Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Stead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10580 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV include Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Stead Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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