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Lyon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lyon County (2026-27)

Map of A Step Ahead
A Step Ahead
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
945 N Clover Ln
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1122
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Map of His Word Christian Academy
His Word Christian Academy
Gr: K-1 | 6 students
Baptist
888 Hudson Way
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-9399
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Overview

Category
This State (NV)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
160 Students
29,097 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,126 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
80:1
14:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.67
# American Indian Students
0 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,055 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
63 Students
11,438 Students
% White Students
39%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
90 Students
8,925 Students
% of Others Students
56%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

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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