For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 449 students in Lander County, NV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools and Battle Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lander County, NV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools and Battle Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lander County?
2 public preschools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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