For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,268 students in 89431, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 89431, NV are Florence Drake Elementary School, Alice Maxwell Elementary School and Kate Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 89431 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 89431, NV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89431, NV Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Alice Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Kate Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Greenbrae Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Robert Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1216 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Agnes Risley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 89431, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 89431, NV include Florence Drake Elementary School, Alice Maxwell Elementary School and Kate Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 89431?
7 public preschools are located in 89431.
What is the racial composition of students in 89431?
89431 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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