For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,213 students in Elko, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elko, NV are Northside Elementary School, Grammar School 2 and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Elko have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elko, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Gbc
Special Education School
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Elko, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elko, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elko, NV include Northside Elementary School, Grammar School 2 and Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elko?
4 public preschools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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