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Best Henderson Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 4,167 students in Henderson, NV.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Henderson, NV include Black Mountain Academy & Preschool, Henderson International School, and Foothills Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Nevada private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
77% of private elementary schools in Henderson, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Henderson Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
American Heritage Academy
(Christian)
(6)
2100 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 949-5614
Gr: PK-12 | 810 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Black Mountain Academy & Preschool
(Christian)
107 S Gibson Rd
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 564-8649
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Foothills Montessori School
Foothills Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(9)
1401 Amador Lane
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 407-0790
Gr: NS-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
GV Christian School
GV Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
711 Valle Verde Court
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 454-4056
Gr: NS-12 | 622 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1165 Sandy Ridge Avenue
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 818-2120
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Mead Christian Academy
Lake Mead Christian Academy Photo - Creative learning environment!
(Christian)
(19)
540 E Lake Mead Parkway-South Campus; 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy- North Campus
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 565-5831
Gr: PK-12 | 989 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 331-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Tuition listed
2615 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 456-2422
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Tuition listed
Green Valley Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
1799 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 454-0004
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Merryhill School At Green Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2150 Windmill Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 896-0781
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students
New Song Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
1291 Cornet St
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 819-9090
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Strong Generation Christian Academy
(Christian)
1999 Whitney Mesa Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 406-6640
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Yeshiva Day School Of Las Vegas
(Jewish)
55 N Valle Verde Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 838-8003
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Henderson, Nevada

Henderson, Nevada Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6531 Annie Oakley Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 405-7323
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
1640 Patrick Ln
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-3555
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
1940 Paseo Verde Parkway
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 996-2883
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Preschool At Seven Hills- The (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3051 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 550-2998
Gr: PK-K | 42 students

Overview

This Town (Henderson)
This State (NV)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,167 Students
21,851 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
290 Teachers
1,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
65%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,961
$12,169
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$30 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
107 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
1,285 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
173 Students
1,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
108 Students
757 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
1,475 Students
9,227 Students
% White Students
44%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
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
1,476 Students
6,197 Students
% of Others Students
44%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Henderson, NV?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Henderson, NV include Black Mountain Academy & Preschool, Henderson International School, and Foothills Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Henderson?
13 private elementary schools are located in Henderson.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Henderson?
Henderson private elementary schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson?
77% of private elementary schools in Henderson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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