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Foothills Church Academy Top 6 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NV)
Sage Ridge School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (NV)
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy Top 20 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (NV)

Reno Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 823 students in Reno, NV.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Nevada private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
57% of private high schools in Reno, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 823
  • Average Tuition: $14,550
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Reno, NV School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 823
  • Average Tuition: $14,550
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Reno, NV School Trends

Top Ranked Reno Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
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Foothills Church Academy Photo
Foothills Church Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Church of Christ
14770 Chamy Drive
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
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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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Map of Truckee Meadows School
Truckee Meadows School
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
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Map of The Church Academy
The Church Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Church of Christ
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
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Newton Learning Center Photo
Newton Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
(3)
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St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy Photo
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Greek Orthodox
16255 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 544-5565
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Reno, Nevada Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Child Garden
Child Garden
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
455 Hill St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
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Map of Holy Child Day Home
Holy Child Day Home
Gr: NS | 150 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
440 Reno Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
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Map of Kids R Kids
Kids R Kids
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
9410 Double Diamond Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-5437
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Map of The King's Academy
The King's Academy
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3195 Everett Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
(8)
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One World Children's Academy Photo
One World Children's Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1230 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
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Reno, NV Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
823
Students
$14,550
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
37:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Reno)
This State (NV)
# Schools
7 Schools
47 Schools
# Students
823 Students
12,063 Students
% Students of Color
20%
36%
0.48
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
17 Students
55 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
679 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
1,097 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
26 Students
527 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
577 Students
5,354 Students
% White Students
71%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
95 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
89 Students
2,520 Students
% of Others Students
11%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
963 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
75%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,550
$12,742
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,500
$0
Average Endowment Size
$13 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Reno, NV?
The top ranked private high schools in Reno, NV include Foothills Church Academy, Sage Ridge School, and Truckee Meadows School.
How many private high schools are located in Reno?
7 private high schools are located in Reno.
How diverse are private high schools in Reno?
Reno private high schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Reno?
57% of private high schools in Reno are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Reno are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Reno include: Bishop Manogue Catholic High School vs. Sage Ridge School

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