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Merryhill Private School of Southwest Las Vegas
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Best Nevada Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,904 students in Nevada. You can also find more schools membership associations in Nevada.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada include Brookfield School, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and Nevada Sage Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada (2026-27)

Merryhill Private School of Southwest Las Vegas Photo
Merryhill Private School of Southwest Las Vegas
Gr: NS-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
5055 S Durango Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(725) 800-9685
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The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain Photo
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain
Gr: NS-8 | 579 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
10845 W Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 949-3600
(20)
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Brookfield School
Gr: NS-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
6800 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
(15)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy & Preschool
Cornerstone Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr: NS-8 | 629 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5825 Eldora Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 939-5050
(12)
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Map of Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
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Map of Sunflower Preschool
Sunflower Preschool
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1080 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 826-0977
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada include Brookfield School, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and Nevada Sage Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Nevada?
6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Nevada.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada?
Nevada private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Nevada?
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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1,904
Students
$19,848
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
9:1
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