For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,346 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, NV are Denio, Kings River and Sonoma Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Humboldt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Orovada School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Bridge St Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 472 students
Rank: #77.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Humboldt County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, NV include Denio, Kings River and Sonoma Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Humboldt County?
8 public preschools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Humboldt County include: Grass Valley Elementary School vs. Winnemucca Grammar School, Sonoma Heights Elementary School vs. Winnemucca Grammar School, Winnemucca Grammar School vs. Grass Valley Elementary School
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