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

Best Nevada Private Schools Belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) serving 819 students in Nevada. You can also find more schools membership associations in Nevada.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Nevada include The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, Sage Ridge School, and Lake Tahoe School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

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

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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Lake Tahoe School Photo
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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Sage Ridge School
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 20
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Nevada?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Nevada include The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, Sage Ridge School, and Lake Tahoe School.
How many private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are located in Nevada?
3 private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are located in Nevada.
3
Private Schools
819
Students
$30,146
Avg. Tuition
16%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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