For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,985 students in 89081, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 89081, NV are Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School, Scott Jesse D Elementary School and Tartan John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89081 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89081, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89081, NV Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Milan Peak St
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-3878
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-3878
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Scott Jesse D Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5700 N Bruce St
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-1766
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-1766
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Tartan John Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 E Tropical Pkwy
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-4701
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 799-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 89081, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 89081, NV include Dickens D L Dusty Elementary School, Scott Jesse D Elementary School and Tartan John Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89081?
3 public preschools are located in 89081.
What is the racial composition of students in 89081?
89081 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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