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Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Reno, NV

1125 Lander St, Reno, NV 89509

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Nevada
  • Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2015–16

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Reno, Nevada, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 379 students and around 21 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 24% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Reno. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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
379
Teachers
18.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
20.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 175 girls, 204 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 88% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 3,830 Catholic elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    306’15–16331’17–18330’19–20362’21–22379’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K39
    144
    247
    347
    432
    541
    643
    744
    842

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Nevada

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • 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?

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    Questions about Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School?

    About 379 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic 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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