For the 2025 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 Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, Foothills Church Academy, and Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
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 Christian).
Top Ranked Washoe County Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
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]( "Foothills Church Academy Photo")
(Church of Christ)
14770 Chamy Drive
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
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]( "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
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
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
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
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
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]( "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
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 544-5565
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washoe County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Child Garden (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
455 Hill St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
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
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
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-5437
Gr: K | 11 students
The King's Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
3195 Everett Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Legacy Christian School (Closed 2016)
(Christian)
6255 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
One World Children's Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1230 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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 Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, Foothills Church Academy, and Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
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 Christian).
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