For the 2026 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 Orovada 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 37% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Humboldt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 Orovada 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 76% (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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