Shenker Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Las Vegas, NV
9001 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest preschools in Nevada
- The largest preschool in Las Vegas
- Smaller classes than 80% of preschools in Nevada
Shenker Academy is an early childhood program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 22 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of preschool programs in Nevada. Enrollment has grown about 69% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 232 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
- 22
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 232 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of preschool programs in Nevada (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 70% 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
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Nevada
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shenker Academy 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 Shenker Academy
What grades does Shenker Academy serve?
Shenker Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Shenker Academy?
About 22 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shenker Academy?
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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