About the School
- Far West Academy in Las Vegas, NV serves 91 students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a city–based, co–educational Christian program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 8 teachers for its enrollment.
- Approximately 75% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
- Far West Academy offers regular elementary and secondary education within the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
- With enrollment under 100 students, the school provides smaller class sizes compared to some nearby Las Vegas private schools.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 33%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Far West Academy?
The application deadline for Far West Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Far West Academy is Lone Mountain Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lone Mountain Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6863 W Lone Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 395-7333
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Christian
4295 N Rancho Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
5151 N Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
5348 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-3370
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Christian
4295 N Rancho Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Christian
3520 N Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 27 students
Baptist
7830 W Ann Rd Ste 230
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 242-1778
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students
Baptist
3770 W Washburn Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 732-3385
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Christian
4295 N Rancho Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
5151 N Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
5348 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-3370
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Christian
3520 N Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6863 W Lone Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 395-7333
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
5151 N Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4316 N Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-6600
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool
3570 N. Buffalo Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 655-6565
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Christian
3520 N Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3551 N Ferrell St
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 483-6332
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 483-6332
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 685-9150
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 685-9150
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 990 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
May Ernest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6350 W Washburn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4690
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 799-4690
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Founders Academy Of Las Vegas
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5730 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 998-8368
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 998-8368
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4550 N Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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