For the 2026 school year, there are 179 private schools serving 29,319 students in Nevada (there are 745 public schools, serving 474,780 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $12,368 for elementary schools and $12,943 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Nevada include Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc., BrilliantMont, and American Heritage Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 33% and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Overview
This State (NV)
US
# Schools
179 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
29,319 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,139 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1209
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,462
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$911
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,625
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$27.88 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
# American Indian Students
154 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,558 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,249 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,055 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
11,438 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
158 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9,066 Students
1,471,670 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Nevada Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked private schools in Nevada include Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc., BrilliantMont, and American Heritage Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nevada?
There are 179 private schools are located in Nevada.
How much do private schools cost in Nevada?
The average private school tuition in Nevada is $12,368 for elementary schools and $12,943 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Nevada?
Approximately 33% of students in Nevada private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Nevada go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Nevada attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada?
Which private schools in Nevada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nevada include: Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Treasure Chest Learning Center- The, Faith Christian Academy vs. Grace Christian Academy, Grace Christian Academy vs. Faith Christian Academy
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