Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 489 students in Douglas County, NV (there are 17 public schools, serving 5,073 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in Douglas County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Douglas County (2026-27)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1004 Dresslerville Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-0688
(1)
Map of Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
2320 Heybourne Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-7811
Map of Rite Of Passage High School Minden
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
2560 Business Pkwy Ste B
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-9411
Sierra Lutheran High School Photo
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
Map of Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1174 Mill St
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5437

Overview

Category
This State (NV)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
489 Students
29,119 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
2,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
64%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,248
$11,481
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.67
# American Indian Students
4 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
2,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,055 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
297 Students
11,438 Students
% White Students
61%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
147 Students
8,947 Students
% of Others Students
30%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Douglas County, NV?
5 private schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
80% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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