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.

Most Selective Private Schools in Nevada

The average private school acceptance rate in Nevada is 88% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Nevada is International Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%

Most Selective Private Schools in Nevada (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
International Christian Academy
International Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
8100 Westcliff Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 869-1109
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lake Tahoe School
Lake Tahoe School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
995 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-5828
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge Photo - Teen Challenge of Northern Nevada
All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Rank: #44.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: 3-12
2515 Crossbow Ct
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-6222
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
9700 W. Hillpointe Road
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 515-8206
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Foothills Church Academy
Foothills Church Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
14770 Chamy Drive
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 322-1695
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Spring blooms for students at Brookfield School. Reno - NV
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
6800 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1165 Sandy Ridge Avenue
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 818-2120
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
American Heritage Academy
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2100 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 949-5614
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Bishop Gorman High School
Bishop Gorman High School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
5959 S. Hualapai Way
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 732-1945
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
110 Bishop Manogue Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 336-6000
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
2015 S Hualapai Way
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 804-4400
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
2160 Snow Trl
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 242-8838
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Nevada School of Inquiry
Nevada School of Inquiry Photo
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-8
7375 S Pecos Rd Suite 104
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 534-8339
Rank: #1515.
Lake Mead Christian Academy
Lake Mead Christian Academy Photo - Creative learning environment!
(Christian)
(19)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-12
540 E Lake Mead Parkway-South Campus; 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy- North Campus
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 565-5831
Rank: #1616.
Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory
Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory Photo - Cristo Rey St. Viator
(Catholic)
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Grades: 9-12
2880 N. Van Der Meer St
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 844-2019
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Desert Torah Academy
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1312 Vista Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 501-2017
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Excel Christian School
Excel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Foothills Montessori School
Foothills Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
1401 Amador Lane
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 407-0790
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
512 California Ave.
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 293-3536
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Montessori Visions Academy
Montessori Visions Academy Photo
Montessori School
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-12
1905 E. Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 451-9801
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Mountain View Christian Schools
Mountain View Christian Schools Photo - Mountain View Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
301 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 382-8610
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Trinity International School
Trinity International School Photo - Students enjoy lots of hands-on learning through experiments in Science!
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
4141 Meadows Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 732-3957
Rank: #2424.
St. Teresa Of Availa Catholic School
St. Teresa Of Availa Catholic School Photo - Christmas Pageant
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
567 S Richmond Ave
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 882-2079
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Applied Scholastics Academy
Applied Scholastics Academy Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
7550 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 737-8668
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
BrilliantMont
BrilliantMont Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
7401 W. Charleston Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 889-0496
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Grace Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-8
2320 Heybourne Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-7811
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Happy Days Montessori Academy
Happy Days Montessori Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-PK
2301 Las Verdes Street
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 871-0600
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy Photo - Students and staff at St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy
(Greek Orthodox)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 1-9
16255 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 544-5565
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Vegas Valley Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-10
6059 W Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 871-7208

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nevada average private schools acceptance rate?
The Nevada average private schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Nevada?
The top ranked private schools in Nevada include International Christian Academy, Lake Tahoe School and Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Nevada?
The most selective private high school in Nevada is Northern Nevada Teen Challenge, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The most selective private elementary school is International Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%.

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