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Carson City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 580 students in Carson City, NV, 10% of all K-12 students in Carson City, NV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Carson City, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carson City Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Teresa Of Availa Catholic School Photo
St. Teresa Of Availa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
567 S Richmond Ave
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 882-2079
(2)
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Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1837 Mountain St
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 882-5252
(7)
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Map of Educare dei Montessori
Educare dei Montessori
Gr: PK | 25 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2109 S Roop St
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 882-3011
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Sierra Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3601 Romans Rd
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-1921
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Carson City, NV Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
580
Students
$8,450
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carson City)
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
179 Schools
# Students
580 Students
29,097 Students
% Students of Color
14%
33%
0.48
0.67
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
2,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,055 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
404 Students
11,438 Students
% White Students
69%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
106 Students
8,925 Students
% of Others Students
18%
35%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
2,126 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
64%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,450
$11,325
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,838
$3,625
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carson City, NV?
The top ranked private schools in Carson City, NV is St. Teresa Of Availa Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Carson City?
4 private schools are located in Carson City.
What percentage of students in Carson City go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Carson City are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carson City?
100% of private schools in Carson City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Carson City are often viewed compared to one another?

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