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Sparks Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 242 students in Sparks, NV.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nevada private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private high schools in Sparks, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sparks Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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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Sparks, Nevada Private Schools (Closed)

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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)

2
Private Schools
242
Students
-23.2% (-73 students) 10-yr
$27,550
Avg. Tuition
+74.9% (+$11,800) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
+120.0% (+18.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sparks)
This State (NV)
# Schools
2 Schools
47 Schools
# Students
242 Students
12,063 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
2025121265253
2024121254245
2023126258247
2022158278257
2021158266249
2020210247235
2019158272242
2018109270238
2017158298246
2016158283241
2015158238220
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% Students of Color
33%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202533%38%32%
202433%38%31%
202333%33%31%
202219%27%30%
202119%27%30%
202020%27%29%
201918%29%29%
201819%26%28%
201715%29%30%
201615%27%30%
201515%27%30%
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0.65
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20250.650.670.61
20240.650.670.60
20230.680.670.60
20220.530.650.58
20210.530.640.57
20200.620.640.57
20190.530.650.56
20180.540.650.55
20170.530.640.54
20160.530.640.54
20150.530.630.53
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
55 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20202%1%1%
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# Asian Students
13 Students
679 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20255%7%5%
20245%7%6%
20234%8%6%
20223%7%5%
20213%7%5%
20204%6%5%
20193%6%5%
20182%6%5%
20173%6%4%
20163%6%4%
20153%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
33 Students
1,097 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202513%11%9%
202413%11%9%
202312%10%8%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%8%
20204%7%8%
20193%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20173%8%7%
20163%8%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
527 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20256%5%8%
20246%6%8%
20234%6%8%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%8%
20203%6%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%5%8%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%9%
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# White Students
141 Students
5,354 Students
% White Students
56%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202556%51%59%
202456%51%60%
202346%50%60%
202229%53%62%
202129%53%63%
202051%54%64%
201929%52%64%
201831%52%65%
201729%52%66%
201629%52%66%
201529%55%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
95 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
20254%1%1%
20244%1%1%
20232%1%1%
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# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
2,520 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202514%24%17%
202414%23%15%
202330%25%16%
202263%26%16%
202163%26%15%
202036%25%14%
201963%27%14%
201861%27%13%
201763%29%14%
201663%29%13%
201563%25%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202511:113:110:1
202411:113:110:1
20239:112:110:1
202210:112:110:1
202110:112:110:1
202012:112:110:1
201910:112:110:1
20189:112:110:1
201710:113:110:1
201610:113:110:1
201510:113:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
75%

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

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202550%75%57%
202450%71%57%
202350%68%57%
202250%68%56%
202150%65%56%
202050%62%56%
201950%60%55%
201820%60%55%
201720%57%55%
201620%64%54%
201520%69%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
2025161514
2024161514
2023161614
2022161614
2021161614
2020161614
2019161614
2018161714
2017161714
2016161714
2015161714
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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
202521213
202421112
202321112
202221012
202121112
202021212
201921211
201811011
201711011
201611111
201511210
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Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1209
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,550
$13,045

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
2025$27,550$12,653$17,997
2024$27,550$12,632$17,011
2023$23,550$11,547$16,191
2022$23,550$11,768$15,821
2021$23,550$12,011$15,331
2020$23,550$12,098$15,046
2019$23,550$11,981$14,791
2018$15,750$10,999$14,527
2017$15,750$11,592$14,161
2016$15,750$10,743$13,713
2015$15,750$10,200$13,065
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$28.33 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSparks, NV AvgNevada (NV)National
202578%91%79%
202478%89%81%
202360%88%81%
202260%88%81%
202160%87%81%
202060%87%81%
201960%88%81%
201880%89%80%
201780%90%81%
201680%89%80%
201580%90%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Sparks, NV?
The top ranked private high schools in Sparks, NV is Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
How many private high schools are located in Sparks?
2 private high schools are located in Sparks.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sparks?
100% of private high schools in Sparks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).

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