Las Vegas Day School
- The mission of Las Vegas Day School is to foster each individual student to grow and develop as a self-assured, dedicated learner, who will shape the future of our society.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 965 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,950
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Las Vegas Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Northwest Association of Accredited Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1961 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $950 |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 965 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (School Uniform required) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,950 |
| Tuition Notes | Preschool tuition ranges from 6,700 to 12,850 Pre-Kindergarten tuition is 13,950 Grades K through 5th tuition is 16,460 Grades 6th - 8th tuition is 17,460 |
| Admissions Director | Judy Meese |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Band, Book Club, Chess Club, Choir, Computer Club, Critter Club, Drama, Glee Club, History of Film, Math Counts, Math Olympiads, Musical Theater, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography Club, Robotics Club, Science Club, Sign Language Club, Spanish Club, STEM Club, Strength and Conditioning, Student Council, Writing Club, Yoga Club |
School Notes
- Las Vegas Day School was founded in 1961 and was the first non-sectarian, non-denominational private school established in the state of Nevada. Las Vegas Day School is licensed by the Nevada State Department of Education and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. The school features a complete campus environment including spacious, modern classrooms, a multipurpose room with a stage, a gymnasium, library, science, art, music, and spanish rooms, art complex, two computer labs and complete athletic facilities. Las Vegas Day School seeks highly motivated students who thrive in a more stimulating academic setting. Grade levels range from Preschool to Eighth grade. Students at the school consistently average between the 80th and 90th percentile on standardized achievement testing. The school encourages parent involvement and communication as well as offering a safe and secure school setting in which children can feel comfortable, happy, and enjoy the learning process. The single biggest reason parents select the Las Vegas Day School is to give their children every advantage that a quality education can provide for high school, college, and in their adult business life. "Our foremost responsibility is to foster our students to grow and develop as self-assured, dedicated learners, who will shape the future of our society". Director Neil H. Daseler
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