For the 2025 school year, there are 45 private schools serving 5,285 students in Washoe County, NV (there are 129 public schools, serving 68,267 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Washoe County, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Washoe County, NV include Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, Brookfield School, and Little Flower Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $16,643, which is higher than the Nevada private school average tuition cost of $11,562.
Top Ranked Washoe County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6800 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
Gr: NS-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Damonte Ranch KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9315 Prototype Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5151
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5151
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Church of Christ)
14770 Chamy Drive
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
Gr: NS-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
995 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-5828
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-5828
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
1300 Casazza Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-2931
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-2931
Gr: K-8 | 320 students
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic School
(Catholic)
1125 Lander St
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-2773
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-2773
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
Gr: 3-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
1255 Saint Alberts Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-3392
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-3392
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Acceptance rate listed
Sierra Nevada High School
Vocational/Technical School
14175 Mount Charleston St
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 789-0951
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 789-0951
Gr: NS | 566 students
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
9370 Gateway Dr
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-2583
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-2583
Gr: K | 18 students
Caughlin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1524 Ambassador Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-3444
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-3444
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Extracurrculars: 4
Caughlin Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
4100 Caughlin Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 747-6008
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 747-6008
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Child & Family Research Center
Daycare / Preschool
Mail Stop 141
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-6847
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-6847
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
1270 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-9030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-9030
Gr: NS | 11 students Tuition listed
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
8650 Technology Way
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-0511
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-0511
Gr: NS | 58 students
Goddard School - Somersett- The
Daycare / Preschool
455 Somersett Pkwy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 787-1070
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 787-1070
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School - Sparks![The Goddard School - Sparks Photo]( "The Goddard School - Sparks Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
751 Los Altos Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5678
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5678
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Koinonia Day Treatment
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5350 Pembroke Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 356-7535
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 356-7535
Gr: K | 4 students
Lion & Lamb Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1220 Robb Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-7769
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-7769
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Little Golden Goose
Daycare / Preschool
273 Cheney Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-0108
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-0108
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Little Learners Ii
Daycare / Preschool
322 Ryland St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 786-8155
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 786-8155
Gr: K | 20 students Tuition listed
Mountain View Montessori School
Montessori School
565 Zolezzi Ln
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6162
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6162
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
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Washoe County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Child Garden (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
455 Hill St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Holy Child Day Home (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
440 Reno Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
Gr: NS | 150 students
Kids R Kids (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
9410 Double Diamond Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-5437
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-5437
Gr: K | 11 students
The King's Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
3195 Everett Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Legacy Christian School (Closed 2016)
(Christian)
6255 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
One World Children's Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1230 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top ranked private schools in Washoe County, NV include Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, Brookfield School, and Little Flower Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Washoe County?
45 private schools are located in Washoe County.
How much do private schools cost in Washoe County?
The average tuition cost is $16,643, which is higher than the Nevada private school average tuition cost of $11,562.
How diverse are private schools in Washoe County?
Washoe County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in Washoe County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washoe County are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washoe County?
Which private schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Washoe County include: Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Treasure Chest Learning Center- The, Treasure Chest Learning Center- The vs. Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten, St. Johns Childrens Center vs. Little Flower Catholic School
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