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Nevada Alternative Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 317

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 317

Top Ranked Nevada Alternative Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
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Northern Nevada Teen Challenge Photo
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
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Map of Truckee Meadows School
Truckee Meadows School
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
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Map of Green Valley Lutheran School
Green Valley Lutheran School
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1799 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 454-0004
(1)
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Map of Koinonia Day Treatment
Koinonia Day Treatment
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
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5
Private Schools
317
Students
$50,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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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