#1 Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
Merryhill Elementary School - Summerlin
Independent school · Grades K–6
One of 13 independent schools in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
A-Overall grade159 students9 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Las Vegas, NV. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
J.O.Y. Academy of Southern Nevada
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 13 independent schools in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
B+Overall grade73 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
Alexander Dawson School
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
B+Overall grade485 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
Southern Highlands Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
BOverall grade315 students12 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
Candil Hall Early Childhood Education
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Las Vegas since at least 2011
Las Vegas, NV
BOverall grade69 students14 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 25 independent schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
B-Overall grade663 students15 students per teacher
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