Best private high schools in Nevada
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." If that's the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.
It's a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, education is key: 1.4 million students enrolled in private high schools in fall 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. There were about 3,600 private secondary schools nationwide as of 2020.
For many anxious parents, getting their kids into the best of these private high schools is of the utmost importance. Some families even move homes to send their kids to better schools. However, among all of these thousands of schools, a few stand out for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.
Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in Nevada using 2024 rankings from Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.
#17. Mountain View Christian Schools
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 203 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B-
#16. GV Christian School
- Location: Henderson, NV
- Enrollment: 600 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#15. Cristo Rey St. Viator
- Location: North Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 260 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#14. Excel Christian School
- Location: Sparks, NV
- Enrollment: 208 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#13. American Heritage Academy
- Location: Henderson, NV
- Enrollment: 336 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#12. Awaken Christian Academy
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 396 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#11. Calvary Chapel Green Valley Christian Academy
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 119 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#10. Sierra Lutheran High School
- Location: Carson City, NV
- Enrollment: 127 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#9. Word of Life Christian Academy
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 226 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#8. Liberty Baptist Academy
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 166 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#7. Trinity International School
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 81 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
#6. Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 2,036 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
#5. Lake Mead Christian Academy
- Location: Henderson, NV
- Enrollment: 837 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
#4. Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
- Location: Reno, NV
- Enrollment: 638 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
#3. Bishop Gorman High School
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 1,474 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
#2. The Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. Adelson School
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 685 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A+
#1. The Meadows School
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Enrollment: 960 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A+
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Emma Rubin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
