For the 2025-26 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 Meadows School.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 33% and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top Ranked Nevada Private Schools by County (2025-26)
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 Meadows School.
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: Faith Christian Academy vs. Grace Christian Academy, Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Treasure Chest Learning Center- The, Grace Christian Academy vs. Faith Christian Academy
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