Excel Christian School Photo - We have purchased this property and have all students, pre-k through 12th grade on this beautiful campus.

Best Washoe County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 1,321 students in Washoe County, NV.
The top-ranked private high schools in Washoe County, NV include Truckee Meadows School, Sage Ridge School, and Bishop Manogue Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Nevada private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
60% of private high schools in Washoe County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Washoe County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 29 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
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
Sage Ridge School
Sage Ridge School Photo - Our entire school participates in Outdoor Education week each fall to grow as individuals and strengthen our community through wilderness experiences and team building activities.
(3)
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
Gr: 3-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
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
Ischool
889 Alder Ave
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-2423
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
Newton Learning Center
Newton Learning Center Photo
Special Education School
(3)
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy Photo - Students and staff at St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
(Greek Orthodox)
16255 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 544-5565
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washoe County, Nevada

Washoe County 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
6255 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
1230 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students

Overview

This County (Washoe County)
This State (NV)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,321 Students
12,699 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
1,006 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1262
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,619
$12,653
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$467
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,500
$4,708
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$37.67 million
$28.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.67
# American Indian Students
21 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
735 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
1,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
43 Students
590 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
737 Students
5,533 Students
% White Students
67%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
110 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
127 Students
2,607 Students
% of Others Students
11%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top-ranked private high schools in Washoe County, NV include Truckee Meadows School, Sage Ridge School, and Bishop Manogue Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Washoe County?
10 private high schools are located in Washoe County.
How diverse are private high schools in Washoe County?
Washoe County private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washoe County?
60% of private high schools in Washoe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Assembly of God).

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