For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,426 students in Sun Valley, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sun Valley, NV are Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Lois Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun Valley, 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 21% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Sun Valley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sun Valley, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5890 Klondike
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Esther Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sidehill Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lois Allen Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5155 Mcguffey Road
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sun Valley, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sun Valley, NV include Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Lois Allen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sun Valley?
3 public preschools are located in Sun Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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