The Goddard School Photo

Best Reno Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private preschools serving 2,092 students in Reno, NV.
The top-ranked private preschools in Reno, NV include Damonte Ranch KinderCare, Brookfield School, and Foothills Church Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Nevada private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
24% of private preschools in Reno, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Reno Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Sierra Nevada High School
Vocational/Technical School
14175 Mount Charleston St
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 789-0951
Gr: NS | 566 students
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
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
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
Reno Christian Fellowship Preschool And Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1700 Zolezzi Ln
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 853-2480
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
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
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
[+] 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
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,092 Students
19,794 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
1,439 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
64%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,400
$11,477
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,750
$1,299
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,121
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
22 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
932 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
1,161 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
134 Students
724 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
696 Students
6,101 Students
% White Students
36%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
883 Students
7,294 Students
% of Others Students
46%
45%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Reno, NV?
The top-ranked private preschools in Reno, NV include Damonte Ranch KinderCare, Brookfield School, and Foothills Church Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Reno?
21 private preschools are located in Reno.
How diverse are private preschools in Reno?
Reno private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Reno?
24% of private preschools in Reno are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Reno are often viewed compared to one another?

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