Northern Nevada Teen Challenge Photo - Teen Challenge of Northern Nevada

Best Nevada Alternative Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 alternative private schools serving 317 students in Nevada.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Nevada include Nevada Sage Waldorf School, Northern Nevada Teen Challenge, and Truckee Meadows School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
40% of alternative private schools in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Nevada Alternative Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Grades: NS-8
| 90 students
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge Photo - Teen Challenge of Northern Nevada
All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Green Valley Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
1799 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 454-0004
Grades: PK-2
| 148 students
Koinonia Day Treatment
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Grades: 1-7
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Nevada?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Nevada include Nevada Sage Waldorf School, Northern Nevada Teen Challenge, and Truckee Meadows School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Nevada?
5 alternative private schools are located in Nevada.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Nevada?
Nevada alternative private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada?
40% of alternative private schools in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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