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.

Top 5 Best Washoe County Private High Schools (2025)

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, Sage Ridge School, and Foothills Church Academy.
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 (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Foothills Church Academy
Foothills Church Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
14770 Chamy Drive
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
Grades: NS-12
| 11 students
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
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All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 224 students
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Grades: 1-12
| 32 students
Excel Christian School
Excel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Grades: PK-12
| 238 students
Ischool
889 Alder Ave
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-2423
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
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
Grades: 1-9
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washoe County, Nevada

Washoe County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3195 Everett Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Child Garden (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
455 Hill St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Holy Child Day Home (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
440 Reno Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
Grades: NS
| 150 students
Kids R Kids (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
9410 Double Diamond Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-5437
Grades: K
| 11 students
6255 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-1777
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
1230 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-8339
Grades: NS-PK
| 88 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, Sage Ridge School, and Foothills Church Academy.
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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