Best Douglas County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 183 students in Douglas County, NV.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nevada private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Douglas County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private Elementary 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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
183 Students
21,851 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
1,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
65%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,245
$12,169
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
107 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,285 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
757 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
154 Students
9,227 Students
% White Students
84%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
18 Students
6,197 Students
% of Others Students
10%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Douglas County, NV?
2 private elementary schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private elementary schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Douglas County include: Faith Christian Academy vs. Grace Christian Academy, Grace Christian Academy vs. Faith Christian Academy

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