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Sage Ridge School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (NV)
Lake Tahoe School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NV)
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain Top 23 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (NV)

Nevada Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 2,597 students in Nevada. You can also find more schools membership associations in Nevada.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada include The Meadows School, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and Sage Ridge School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada (2026-27)

The Adelson Educational Campus-las Vegas Photo
The Adelson Educational Campus-las Vegas
Gr: K-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Jewish
9700 W. Hillpointe Road
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 515-8206
(4)
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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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Lake Tahoe School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
995 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-5828
(7)
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The Meadows School
Gr: PK-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
8601 Scholar Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-1610
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Sage Ridge School
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 20
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
(3)
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 338 students
Catholic
1807 Pueblo Vista Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 804-8328
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada include The Meadows School, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and Sage Ridge School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Nevada?
6 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Nevada.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada?
Nevada private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Nevada?
33% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Nevada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
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Private Schools
2,597
Students
$24,732
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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