Public preschools in Nevada achieve an average science proficiency of 19% (2026).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Nevada is Hunter Lake Elementary School, with 60-69%.
Science Proficiency Range: 42%
64.5%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 50%
Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Rank: #22.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Cox David M Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
280 Clark Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5730
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Gehring Roger D Academy Of Science & Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
1155 E Richmar Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 799-6899
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Smalley James E & A Rae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8090
Rank: #99.
Blue Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: PK-5
6 Diamond St
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
(702) 875-4226
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Beatty Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-6
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Crescent Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-6
444 4th Street
Crescent Valley, NV 89821
(775) 468-0213
Crescent Valley, NV 89821
(775) 468-0213
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-8
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-8
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-6
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-8
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Pioche Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-6
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Sandy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
1420 E. Pearl Ave.
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 723-5344
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 723-5344
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-6
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Bonner John W Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
765 Crestdale Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-6050
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Goolsby Judy & John L Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
11175 W Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-2520
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Lamping Frank Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
2551 Summit Grove Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-1330
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Mccaw Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
330 Tin Street
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
O Roarke Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
8455 O'hare Road
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Las Vegas, NV 89143
(702) 799-6600
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
215 Antelope Ridge Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 799-1420
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: PK-5
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: PK-5
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: PK-5
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Rank: #35 - 4135. - 41.
Batterman Kathy L Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: PK-5
10135 W Quail Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-1920
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nevada average public preschools science proficiency?
The Nevada average public preschools science proficiency is 19%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Nevada?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Nevada include Hunter Lake Elementary School, Caughlin Ranch Elementary School and John Bohach Elementary School.
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