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Carson City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 450 students in Carson City, NV (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,484 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, 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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Overview

Category
This State (NV)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
450 Students
29,097 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
2,126 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
64%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,851
$11,325
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,838
$3,625
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.67
# American Indian Students
0 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
2,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,055 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
301 Students
11,438 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
101 Students
8,925 Students
% of Others Students
22%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 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?
3 private schools are located in Carson City.
What percentage of students in Carson City go to private school?
6% 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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