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Best Douglas County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 144 students in Douglas County, NV.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Nevada private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private high schools in Douglas County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private High Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2560 Business Pkwy Ste B
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-9411
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Sierra Lutheran High School
Sierra Lutheran High School Photo - Phased Expansion due to begin 2022
(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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
144 Students
12,699 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,006 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,500
$12,653
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.67
# American Indian Students
4 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
735 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
1,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
5 Students
590 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
107 Students
5,533 Students
% White Students
74%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
110 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
5 Students
2,607 Students
% of Others Students
4%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Douglas County, NV?
2 private high schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
50% of private high schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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