For the 2026 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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked Nevada Alternative Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1799 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 454-0004
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 454-0004
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Koinonia Day Treatment
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Gr: 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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Assembly of God).
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