#1 Best Private Schools in Nevada
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 Private Schools in Nevada
Private schools in Nevada with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 58 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Henderson International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Henderson
Henderson, NV
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Excel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Sparks
Sparks, NV
A+Overall grade213 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Calvary Chapel Green Valley Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
A+Overall grade174 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Brilliant Child Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
A+Overall grade141 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Nevada
The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Jewish school in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
A+Overall grade496 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Omar Haikal Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Las Vegas, NV
A+Overall grade187 students13 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Nevada
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
#9 Best Private Schools in Nevada
The King's Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
The largest Christian school in Reno
Reno, NV
AOverall grade85 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Nevada
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
#11 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Prep
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas, NV
AOverall grade221 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Capstone Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–4
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
AOverall grade121 students4 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Logos Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 63% of Christian schools in Nevada
Fallon, NV
AOverall grade67 students10 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Lake Mead Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Nevada
Henderson, NV
AOverall grade806 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Mountain View Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
AOverall grade169 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Brookfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Reno since at least 2011
Reno, NV
AOverall grade146 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Bishop Gorman High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 10 Catholic schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
A-Overall grade1,533 students17 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
A-Overall grade423 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Lamb of God Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Las Vegas since at least 2011
Las Vegas, NV
A-Overall grade195 students11 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Merryhill Elementary School - Summerlin
Independent school · Grades K–6
One of 13 independent schools in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
A-Overall grade159 students9 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Riverview Christian Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2011–12
Reno, NV
B+Overall grade64 students13 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Liberty Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Las Vegas since at least 2011
Las Vegas, NV
B+Overall grade179 students13 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Grace Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 113% since 2011–12
Minden, NV
B+Overall grade115 students11 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in Nevada
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 34 Christian schools in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
B+Overall grade2,142 students16 students per teacher
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