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Best Sparks Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 775 students in Sparks, NV (there are 33 public schools, serving 20,824 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Sparks, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sparks, NV include Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten and Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Sparks, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Sparks Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge Photo - Teen Challenge of Northern Nevada
All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Excel Christian School
Excel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School - Sparks
The Goddard School - Sparks Photo
Daycare / Preschool
751 Los Altos Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5678
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Imagination Station
(2)
1410 Iratcabal Dr
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 848-2068
Gr: K-2 | 32 students
McCarran KinderCare
McCarran KinderCare Photo - McCarran KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1285 N McCarran Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
Gr: NS-PK
Pebbles Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4950 Vista Blvd
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-8490
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Tuition listed
Summit Ridge Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7075 Pyramid Hwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-5437
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
The Summit School/lpa
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sparks, Nevada

Sparks, Nevada Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6255 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students

Overview

This Town (Sparks)
This State (NV)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
775 Students
29,605 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
2,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
64%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1239

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,550
$11,384
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$27.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.67
# American Indian Students
6 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
2,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
19 Students
1,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
249 Students
11,440 Students
% White Students
32%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
158 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
434 Students
9,098 Students
% of Others Students
55%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sparks, NV?
The top-ranked private schools in Sparks, NV include Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten and Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
How many private schools are located in Sparks?
10 private schools are located in Sparks.
How diverse are private schools in Sparks?
Sparks private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in Sparks go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Sparks are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sparks?
50% of private schools in Sparks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?

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