For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,814 students in Lyon County, NV.
The top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School and Fernley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, NV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lyon County (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.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: #66.
Yerington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
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
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Silver Stage Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Lyon County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Western Nv Yth Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Po Box 330
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, NV?
The top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School and Fernley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lyon County?
9 public preschools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lyon County include: East Valley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Yerington Elementary School vs. Smith Valley Schools
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