For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 160 students in Lyon County, NV (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,057 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Lyon County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Lyon County (2025-26)
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Location
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Daycare / Preschool
945 N Clover Ln
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1122
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1122
Gr: PK-K | 154 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lyon County, NV?
2 private schools are located in Lyon County, NV.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lyon County?
50% of private schools in Lyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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