Top 5 Best Washoe County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 1,312 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 79%, which is lower than the Nevada private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
64% of private high schools in Washoe County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).

Top Ranked Washoe County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 638 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
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
Grades: 7-12
| 8 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 Private School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 858-4539
Grades: 6-12
| 81 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
| 239 students
Ischool
Alternative School
889 Alder Ave
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-2423
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
5350 Pembroke Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 356-7535
Grades: K-9
| 9 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
| 31 students
16255 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 544-5565
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washoe County, Nevada

Washoe County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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

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, NV?
11 private high schools are located in Washoe County, NV.
How diverse are private high schools in Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County, NV private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washoe County, NV?
64% of private high schools in Washoe County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).

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