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Sparks Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 775 students in Sparks, NV, 4% of all K-12 students in Sparks, NV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
45% of private schools in Sparks, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sparks Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
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Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
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Excel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
(2)
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The Goddard School - Sparks
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
751 Los Altos Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5678
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Imagination Station
Gr: K-2 | 32 students
1410 Iratcabal Dr
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 848-2068
(2)
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McCarran KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1285 N McCarran Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
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Map of Pebbles Preschool And Kindergarten
Pebbles Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4950 Vista Blvd
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-8490
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Spanish Springs KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7989 Tierra Del Sol Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 993-5399
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Map of Summit Ridge Christian School
Summit Ridge Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7075 Pyramid Hwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-5437
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The Summit School/lpa
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
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Map of Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
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Sparks, Nevada Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
6255 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
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Sparks, NV Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
-15.4% (-2 schools) 10-yr
775
Students
-32.1% (-366 students) 10-yr
$27,550
Avg. Tuition
+134.1% (+$15,783) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+6.7% (+1 student) 10-yr
29%
Students of Color
+16.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sparks)
This State (NV)
# Schools
11 Schools
179 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSparks, NV Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
202210
202110
202011
201910
201812
201710
201610
201513
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# Students
775 Students
29,119 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202586183179
202486176172
202398175174
2022118184185
2021118175180
2020137165171
2019100167175
201892162172
2017107181180
2016107174178
201595162167
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% Students of Color
29%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202529%33%34%
202429%34%34%
202327%34%33%
202223%31%33%
202123%31%32%
202023%31%32%
201920%30%31%
201819%29%31%
201720%29%32%
201620%28%32%
201525%28%32%
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0.60
0.67

Diversity Score Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20250.600.670.65
20240.600.670.65
20230.510.680.65
20220.420.670.64
20210.420.670.64
20200.550.670.64
20190.380.660.63
20180.440.660.63
20170.430.650.61
20160.430.650.61
20150.450.650.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
154 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20202%1%1%
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# Asian Students
21 Students
1,558 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%6%4%
20191%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
2,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20256%9%9%
20246%9%9%
20235%9%9%
20223%8%8%
20213%8%9%
20203%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20173%7%8%
20163%7%8%
20153%7%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
1,055 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
249 Students
11,438 Students
% White Students
32%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202532%44%52%
202432%43%52%
202325%42%52%
202221%44%54%
202121%43%54%
202033%44%54%
201919%46%56%
201824%47%56%
201723%47%58%
201623%48%58%
201522%48%58%
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# 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
8,947 Students
% of Others Students
55%
35%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202554%35%26%
202454%36%26%
202365%36%25%
202273%36%25%
202173%37%25%
202058%36%24%
201977%35%24%
201871%34%23%
201772%36%22%
201672%34%22%
201571%34%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
2,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202518:114:111:1
202418:114:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202223:113:111:1
202123:114:111:1
202021:115:112:1
201922:115:112:1
201819:114:112:1
201719:115:112:1
201619:115:112:1
201519:116:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
64%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202550%64%55%
202450%59%54%
202350%61%54%
202250%61%54%
202150%57%54%
202050%55%54%
201950%54%53%
201823%54%53%
201723%48%53%
201623%50%52%
201523%53%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
2025161515
2024161615
2023161615
2022161615
2021161615
2020161615
2019161615
2018171715
2017171715
2016171715
2015151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202521313
202421112
202321111
202221011
202121111
202021211
201921211
201811011
201711010
201611110
201511210
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Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1209
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,550
$11,481

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
2025$27,550$11,384$15,012
2024$27,550$11,516$13,254
2023$23,550$10,602$12,626
2022$23,550$10,422$12,187
2021$23,550$10,421$11,800
2020$23,550$10,526$11,512
2019$23,550$10,468$11,293
2018$15,750$9,848$11,017
2017$15,750$9,737$10,708
2016$15,750$10,133$10,356
2015$11,767$8,969$9,939
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$27.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202578%88%81%
202478%88%85%
202360%88%85%
202260%89%85%
202160%88%85%
202060%89%85%
201960%90%85%
201880%90%85%
201780%90%85%
201680%90%85%
201580%87%85%
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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 Northern Nevada Teen Challenge and Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Sparks?
11 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?
45% of private schools in Sparks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?

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