#1 Best Independent Schools in Washoe County, NV
Sage Ridge School
Independent school · Grades 3–12
The largest independent school in Reno
Reno, NV
A+Overall grade224 students7 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Washoe County, NV
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Washoe County, NV. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Washoe County, NV
Davidson Academy Online
Independent school · Grades 5–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Reno
Reno, NV
A+Overall grade95 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Washoe County, NV
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in Nevada
Reno, NV
AOverall grade66 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Washoe County, NV
Brookfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Reno since at least 2011
Reno, NV
AOverall grade146 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Washoe County, NV
Lake Tahoe School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 70% since 2011–12
Incline Village, NV
B+Overall grade197 students9 students per teacher
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