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Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Douglas County, NV 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 Baptist).

Private Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1004 Dresslerville Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-0688
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2320 Heybourne Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-7811
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2560 Business Pkwy Ste B
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-9411
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Sierra Lutheran High School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3601 Romans Rd
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1174 Mill St
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5437
Gr: PK-K | 162 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Douglas County)
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
489 Students
29,605 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
2,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
64%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,248
$11,384
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%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
2,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
297 Students
11,440 Students
% White Students
61%
44%
# 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
9,098 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 Baptist).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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