Alexander Dawson School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Las Vegas, NV
10845 W Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Nevada
- Serving families in Las Vegas since at least 2011
In Las Vegas, Nevada, Alexander Dawson School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 485 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 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 K–8
- Students
- 485
- Teachers
- 43.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 218 girls, 267 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of independent elementary schools in Nevada.
- Compared with 17 independent elementary schools in Nevada.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Nevada
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Alexander Dawson School 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 Alexander Dawson School
What grades does Alexander Dawson School serve?
Alexander Dawson School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Alexander Dawson School?
About 485 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Alexander Dawson School?
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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