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Best Nevada Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 3,086 students in Nevada. You can also find more schools membership associations in Nevada.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Nevada include Damonte Ranch KinderCare, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and Cornerstone Christian Academy & Tykes Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
21% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 19

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

Merryhill Elementary School - Durango Photo
Merryhill Elementary School - Durango
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 Photo
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 & Tykes Preschool
Cornerstone Christian Academy & Tykes Preschool
Gr: NS-8 | 651 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5825 Eldora Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 939-5050
(12)
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Map of Damonte Ranch KinderCare
Damonte Ranch KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
9315 Prototype Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5151
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Map of First Christian Montessori Childrens World
First Christian Montessori Childrens World
Gr: NS | 30 students
Montessori School
101 S Rancho Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 384-4839
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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 Shenker Academy
Shenker Academy
Gr: PK-K | 309 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
9001 Hillpointe Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 255-5437
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Map of Child & Family Research Center
Child & Family Research Center
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
Mail Stop 141
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-6847
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Map of Csn Early Childhood Education Lab School
Csn Early Childhood Education Lab School
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4004
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Fielday School KinderCare Photo
Fielday School KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool
3570 N. Buffalo Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 655-6565
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2680 Pecos Ridge Parkway
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 566-0255
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Kindercare Learning Centers Photo
Kindercare Learning Centers
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
3085 Desert Marigold Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 243-0033
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1551 W Warm Springs Rd
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 454-2660
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The Lakes KinderCare Photo
The Lakes KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
2600 Lake Sahara Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 254-9111
(2)
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Map of Summerlin KinderCare
Summerlin KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
3085 Desert Marigold Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 243-0033
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Map of Summit Ridge Christian School
Summit Ridge Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7075 Pyramid Hwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-5437
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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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Map of Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center & Kindergarten
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1174 Mill St
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5437
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Nevada?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Nevada include Damonte Ranch KinderCare, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and Cornerstone Christian Academy & Tykes Preschool.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are located in Nevada?
19 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are located in Nevada.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Nevada?
Nevada private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are religiously affiliated in Nevada?
21% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
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Private Schools
3,086
Students
$13,349
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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