For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,499 students in Fernley, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Fernley, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fernley, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fernley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fernley, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fernley, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Fernley, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fernley?
3 public preschools are located in Fernley.
What is the racial composition of students in Fernley?
Fernley public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fernley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fernley include: East Valley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School vs. East Valley Elementary School
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