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Best Washoe County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private preschools serving 3,073 students in Washoe County, NV.
The top ranked private preschools in Washoe County, NV include Brookfield School, Damonte Ranch KinderCare, and Foothills Church Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Nevada private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
30% of private preschools in Washoe County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Top Ranked Washoe County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Spring blooms for students at Brookfield School. Reno - NV
(15)
6800 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
Gr: NS-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Damonte Ranch KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9315 Prototype Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5151
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students 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
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Lake Tahoe School
Lake Tahoe School Photo
(3)
995 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-5828
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Sierra Nevada High School
Vocational/Technical School
14175 Mount Charleston St
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 789-0951
Gr: NS | 566 students
A Child's World
Daycare / Preschool
441 Cheney St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-4223
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
9370 Gateway Dr
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-2583
Gr: K | 18 students
Caughlin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1524 Ambassador Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-3444
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Extracurrculars: 4
Caughlin Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
4100 Caughlin Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 747-6008
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Child & Family Research Center
Daycare / Preschool
Mail Stop 141
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-6847
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
1270 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-9030
Gr: NS | 11 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
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8650 Technology Way
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-0511
Gr: NS | 58 students
Goddard School - Somersett- The
Daycare / Preschool
455 Somersett Pkwy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 787-1070
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School - Sparks
The Goddard School - Sparks Photo
Daycare / Preschool
751 Los Altos Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5678
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5350 Pembroke Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 356-7535
Gr: K | 4 students
Lion & Lamb Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1220 Robb Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-7769
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Little Golden Goose
Daycare / Preschool
273 Cheney Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-0108
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Little Learners Ii
Daycare / Preschool
322 Ryland St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 786-8155
Gr: K | 20 students Tuition listed
McCarran KinderCare
McCarran KinderCare Photo - McCarran KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1285 N McCarran Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-4211
Gr: NS-PK
Mountain View Montessori School
Montessori School
565 Zolezzi Ln
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6162
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Pebbles Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4950 Vista Blvd
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-8490
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Tuition listed
Reno Christian Fellowship Preschool And Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1700 Zolezzi Ln
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 853-2480
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
St. Johns Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1070 W Plumb Ln
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 826-4655
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Summit Ridge Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7075 Pyramid Hwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-5437
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
The Summit School/lpa
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Sunflower Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1080 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 826-0977
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Treasure Chest Learning Center- The
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
[+] 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Washoe County, NV?
The top ranked private preschools in Washoe County, NV include Brookfield School, Damonte Ranch KinderCare, and Foothills Church Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Washoe County?
30 private preschools are located in Washoe County.
How diverse are private preschools in Washoe County?
Washoe County private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Washoe County?
30% of private preschools in Washoe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private preschools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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