Best Alternative Private Elementary Schools in Nevada (2026-27)

Top Ranked Nevada Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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

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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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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Green Valley Lutheran School

Gr: PK-2 | 148 students

Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)

1799 Wigwam Pkwy

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 454-0004

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Koinonia Day Treatment

Gr: 1-7 | 10 students

Alternative School

1050 Bible Way

Reno, NV 89502

(775) 826-3774

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Nevada Alternative Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

317

Students

$50,000

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

22%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Nevada?

The alternative private elementary schools in Nevada include Truckee Meadows School, Northern Nevada Teen Challenge, and Nevada Sage Waldorf School.

How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Nevada?

5 alternative private elementary schools are located in Nevada.

How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Nevada?

Nevada alternative private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 32%.

What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada?

40% of alternative private elementary schools in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Assembly of God).

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