For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 160 students in Lyon County, NV (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,057 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Lyon County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Lyon County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A Step Ahead
Daycare / Preschool
945 N Clover Ln
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1122
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1122
Gr: PK-K | 154 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Lyon County)
This State (NV)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
160 Students
29,651 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
33%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
80:1
14:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
154 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
63 Students
11,440 Students
% White Students
39%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
90 Students
9,098 Students
% of Others Students
56%
35%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lyon County, NV?
2 private schools are located in Lyon County, NV.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lyon County?
50% of private schools in Lyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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