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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 33%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lone Mountain Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6863 W Lone Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 395-7333
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 395-7333
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Lone Mountain Academy
(Christian)
4295 N Rancho Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
5151 N Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 124 students
5348 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-3370
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-3370
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Avg. class size: 18 students
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lone Mountain Academy
(Christian)
4295 N Rancho Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3520 N Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Mountain View Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
7830 W Ann Rd Ste 230
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 242-1778
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 242-1778
2.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 27 students
University Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3770 W Washburn Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 732-3385
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 732-3385
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lone Mountain Academy
(Christian)
4295 N Rancho Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 633-4240
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
5151 N Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 124 students
5348 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-3370
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-3370
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Avg. class size: 18 students
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3520 N Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lone Mountain Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6863 W Lone Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 395-7333
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 395-7333
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
5151 N Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 839-1900
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 124 students
4316 N Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-6600
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 656-6600
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3570 N. Buffalo Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 655-6565
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 655-6565
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 108 students
3520 N Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-1180
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
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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