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Best Reno Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 4,236 students in Reno, NV (there are 85 public schools, serving 43,460 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Reno, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Reno, NV include Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic School, St. Albert The Great Catholic School, and Brookfield School.
The average tuition cost is $13,129, which is higher than the Nevada private school average tuition cost of $11,384.
36% of private schools in Reno, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Reno Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Spring blooms for students at Brookfield School. Reno - NV
(15)
6800 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
Gr: NS-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Damonte Ranch KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9315 Prototype Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5151
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foothills Church Academy
Foothills Church Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
14770 Chamy Drive
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
Gr: NS-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
1300 Casazza Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-2931
Gr: K-8 | 320 students
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1125 Lander St
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-2773
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Sage Ridge School
Sage Ridge School Photo - Our entire school participates in Outdoor Education week each fall to grow as individuals and strengthen our community through wilderness experiences and team building activities.
(3)
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
Gr: 3-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
1255 Saint Alberts Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-3392
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Acceptance rate listed
Sierra Nevada High School
Vocational/Technical School
14175 Mount Charleston St
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 789-0951
Gr: NS | 566 students
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Child's World
Daycare / Preschool
441 Cheney St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-4223
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
9370 Gateway Dr
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-2583
Gr: K | 18 students
Caughlin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1524 Ambassador Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-3444
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Extracurrculars: 4
Caughlin Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
4100 Caughlin Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 747-6008
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Child & Family Research Center
Daycare / Preschool
Mail Stop 141
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-6847
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
1270 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-9030
Gr: NS | 11 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8650 Technology Way
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-0511
Gr: NS | 58 students
Goddard School - Somersett- The
Daycare / Preschool
455 Somersett Pkwy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 787-1070
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Tuition listed
Koinonia Day Treatment
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5350 Pembroke Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 356-7535
Gr: K | 4 students
Lion & Lamb Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1220 Robb Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-7769
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Little Golden Goose
Daycare / Preschool
273 Cheney Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-0108
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Little Learners Ii
Daycare / Preschool
322 Ryland St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 786-8155
Gr: K | 20 students Tuition listed
Mountain View Montessori School
Montessori School
565 Zolezzi Ln
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6162
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Newton Learning Center
Newton Learning Center Photo
Special Education School
(3)
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
Reno Christian Fellowship Preschool And Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1700 Zolezzi Ln
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 853-2480
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Riverview Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
7125 West 4th Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 322-0714
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Johns Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1070 W Plumb Ln
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 826-4655
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy Photo - Students and staff at St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
(Greek Orthodox)
16255 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 544-5565
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunflower Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1080 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 826-0977
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Triad School
Triad School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
780 Trademark Dr.
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 636-7408
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Reno, Nevada

Reno, Nevada Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Child Garden (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
455 Hill St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Holy Child Day Home (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
440 Reno Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
Gr: NS | 150 students
Kids R Kids (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
9410 Double Diamond Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-5437
Gr: K | 11 students
3195 Everett Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1230 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students

Overview

This Town (Reno)
This State (NV)
# Schools
33 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,236 Students
29,605 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
233 Teachers
2,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
64%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1364
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,129
$11,384
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,675
$962
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,500
$3,625
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$31.5 million
$27.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.67
# American Indian Students
50 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
170 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
315 Students
2,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
169 Students
1,056 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
2,050 Students
11,440 Students
% White Students
53%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,077 Students
9,098 Students
% of Others Students
28%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Reno, NV?
The top-ranked private schools in Reno, NV include Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic School, St. Albert The Great Catholic School, and Brookfield School.
How many private schools are located in Reno?
33 private schools are located in Reno.
How much do private schools cost in Reno?
The average tuition cost is $13,129, which is higher than the Nevada private school average tuition cost of $11,384.
How diverse are private schools in Reno?
Reno private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in Reno go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Reno are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Reno?
36% of private schools in Reno are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Reno are often viewed compared to one another?

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