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A Step Ahead

945 N Clover Ln Fernley, NV 89408

Tel: (775) 575-1122

astepaheadnv.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 154 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

A Step Ahead in Fernley, NV, enrolls 154 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program located in a town setting.
The school serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten, offering foundational early learning opportunities.
The student–teacher ratio is 154:1 with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
Located in a distant town locale, A Step Ahead provides early childhood education in a community–based environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 154 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	A Step Ahead
Pre-K	50
Kind	92
Ungraded	12

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Student Body

Total Students

154 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Not explicitly mentioned.

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Online Application

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