For the 2026 school year, there are 175 private schools serving 29,605 students in Nevada (there are 775 public schools, serving 479,518 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $12,169 for elementary schools and $12,653 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Nevada include Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc., BrilliantMont, and The Adelson Educational Campus-las Vegas.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 33% and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Overview
This State (NV)
US
# Schools
175 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
29,605 Students
5,709,187 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,136 Teachers
507,757 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1239
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,384
$15,012
Average Summer Program Cost
$962
$1,152
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,625
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$27.56 million
$60.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
# American Indian Students
154 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,558 Students
265,374 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,250 Students
508,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,056 Students
417,245 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
11,440 Students
2,938,314 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
158 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9,098 Students
1,471,961 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Nevada Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked private schools in Nevada include Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc., BrilliantMont, and The Adelson Educational Campus-las Vegas.
How many private schools are located in Nevada?
There are 175 private schools are located in Nevada.
How much do private schools cost in Nevada?
The average private school tuition in Nevada is $12,169 for elementary schools and $12,653 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Nevada?
Approximately 33% of students in Nevada private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Nevada go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada?
Which private schools in Nevada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nevada include: Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Treasure Chest Learning Center- The, Faith Christian Academy vs. Grace Christian Academy, Grace Christian Academy vs. Faith Christian Academy
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