A Step Ahead
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Fernley, NV
945 N Clover Ln, Fernley, NV 89408
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest of 10 preschools in Nevada
In Fernley, Nevada, A Step Ahead is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 52 students attend, with roughly 52 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 160% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Nevada has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 52
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 52
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 46 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of preschool programs in Nevada.
- Compared with 10 preschool programs in Nevada.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Nevada
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask A Step Ahead whether it takes part.
- Educational Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about A Step Ahead
What grades does A Step Ahead serve?
A Step Ahead serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend A Step Ahead?
About 52 students, with 52 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at A Step Ahead?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Nevada has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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