St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy Photo - Students and staff at St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy

Top 10 Best Washoe County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 private schools serving 5,589 students in Washoe County, NV (there are 131 public schools, serving 68,804 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Washoe County, NV are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Washoe County, NV include Brookfield School, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, and Sage Ridge School.
The average tuition cost is $16,893, which is higher than the Nevada private school average tuition cost of $11,350.
39% of private schools in Washoe County, NV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Washoe County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Spring blooms for students at Brookfield School. Reno - NV
(14)
6800 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-0257
Grades: NS-8
| 291 students
Triad School
Triad School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
780 Trademark Dr.
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 636-7408
Grades: K-8
| 60 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
Lake Tahoe School
Lake Tahoe School Photo
(3)
995 Tahoe Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-5828
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
1300 Casazza Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-2931
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Alternative School
565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Grades: NS-8
| 90 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
1125 Lander St
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 848-5727
Grades: K-8
| 354 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
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
1255 Saint Alberts Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-3392
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Sierra Nevada High School
Vocational/Technical School
14175 Mount Charleston St
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 789-0951
Grades: NS
| 566 students
Sunflower Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1080 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 826-0977
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
Truckee Meadows School
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
A Child's World
Daycare / Preschool
441 Cheney St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-4223
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
9370 Gateway Dr
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-2583
Grades: K
| 18 students
Caughlin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1524 Ambassador Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-3444
Grades: PK-K
| 85 students
Caughlin Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
4100 Caughlin Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 747-6008
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
Child & Family Research Center
Daycare / Preschool
Mail Stop 141
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-6847
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
Child Garden
Daycare / Preschool
455 Hill St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322-3471
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
The Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Grades: 1-12
| 32 students
Damonte Ranch KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9315 Prototype Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5151
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
1270 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-9030
Grades: NS
| 11 students
Excel Christian School
Excel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Grades: PK-12
| 238 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8650 Technology Way
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 853-0511
Grades: NS
| 58 students
Goddard School - Somersett- The
Daycare / Preschool
455 Somersett Pkwy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 787-1070
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
The Goddard School - Sparks
The Goddard School - Sparks Photo
Daycare / Preschool
751 Los Altos Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5678
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Holy Child Day Home
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
440 Reno Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
Grades: NS
| 150 students
Imagination Station
(2)
1410 Iratcabal Dr
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 848-2068
Grades: K-2
| 32 students
Ischool
889 Alder Ave
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-2423
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
The King's Academy
(Christian)
(8)
3195 Everett Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1254
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Koinonia Day Treatment
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Grades: 1-7
| 10 students
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5350 Pembroke Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 356-7535
Grades: K
| 4 students
Lion & Lamb Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1220 Robb Dr
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-7769
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
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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 schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top ranked private schools in Washoe County, NV include Brookfield School, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, and Sage Ridge School.
How many private schools are located in Washoe County?
49 private schools are located in Washoe County.
How much do private schools cost in Washoe County?
The average tuition cost is $16,893, which is higher than the Nevada private school average tuition cost of $11,350.
How diverse are private schools in Washoe County?
Washoe County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Nevada private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Washoe County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Washoe County are educated in private schools (compared to the NV state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washoe County?
39% of private schools in Washoe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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