Northern Nevada Teen Challenge Photo - Teen Challenge of Northern Nevada

Best Sparks Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 242 students in Sparks, NV.
The top-ranked private high school in Sparks, NV is Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
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).

Top-Ranked Sparks Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
[+] 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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
242 Students
12,699 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
1,006 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
75%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1239

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,550
$12,653
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$28.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.67
# American Indian Students
4 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
735 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
1,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
11%
# Black Students
16 Students
590 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
141 Students
5,533 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
110 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
2,607 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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