Best Nevada Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 166 private schools serving 29,542 students in Nevada (there are 741 public schools, serving 482,534 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Nevada are educated in private schools compared to the national average of 10%.
The average private school tuition is $10,457 for elementary schools and $11,348 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Nevada include The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, Southern Highlands Preparatory School and Challenger School - Summerlin.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 32% and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top Ranked Nevada Private Schools by County (2022-23)
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