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Best Douglas County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 489 students in Douglas County, NV (there are 17 public schools, serving 5,353 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nevada private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in Douglas County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Private Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1004 Dresslerville Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-0688
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Grace Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2320 Heybourne Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-7811
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
2560 Business Pkwy Ste B
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-9411
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Sierra Lutheran High School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3601 Romans Rd
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1174 Mill St
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Douglas County, NV?
5 private schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
80% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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