Best Gardnerville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 244 students in Gardnerville, NV (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,100 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Gardnerville, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Gardnerville, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Gardnerville, NV (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
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 Town (Gardnerville)
This State (NV)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
244 Students
29,605 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
2,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$11,384
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
154 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
2,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
1,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
107 Students
11,440 Students
% White Students
44%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
130 Students
9,098 Students
% of Others Students
53%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gardnerville, NV?
2 private schools are located in Gardnerville, NV.
What percentage of students in Gardnerville go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Gardnerville are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gardnerville?
100% of private schools in Gardnerville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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