Private schools in Nevada
Opportunity Scholarship pays up to $10,367 per student for 2026-27. Nevada students in households at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, attending a private school registered with the program.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-21. Sources and how to apply
Five scholarship organizations are registered for 2026-27. In 2024 they paid 1,556 scholarships worth about $6.1 million, and 1,330 students were reported for the 2024-25 school year.
Worth knowing: The program is small. It is paid for by business donations that earn a state tax credit, and those donations are capped at $6,655,000 a year for fiscal 2026 and 2027. Scholarship organizations run out of money quickly and new students often land on a waiting list.
By city
The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.
- Las Vegas (77)
- North Las Vegas (60)
- Henderson (48)
- Reno (23)
- Sparks (22)
- Carson City (6)
- Fallon (4)
By kind of school
- Christian schools (38)
- Catholic schools (9)
- Montessori schools (8)
By county
- Angel Park County (2)
- Anthem County (1)
- Carson City County (3)
- Centennial Hills County (1)
- Charleston County (1)
- Churchill County (4)
- Clark County (64)
- Douglas County (3)
- Elko County (1)
- Green Valley North County (1)
- Green Valley South County (1)
- Lone Mountain County (1)
- Lyon County (1)
- Nye County (1)
- Rancho County (2)
- Rancho Oakey County (2)
- Silverado Ranch County (1)
- Sovana County (1)
- Summerlin County (7)
- The Section 10 County (1)
- Twin Lakes County (1)
- Washoe County (24)
- West University County (1)
The largest private schools in Nevada
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School ✓ | 6-12 | 2,142 |
| Bishop Gorman High School ✓ | 9-12 | 1,533 |
| Lake Mead Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 806 |
| Bishop Manogue Catholic High School ✓ | 9-12 | 775 |
| Las Vegas Day School | PreK-8 | 663 |
| Green Valley Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 503 |
| The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School | PreK-12 | 496 |
| Alexander Dawson School | K-8 | 485 |
| Faith Lutheran Academy ✓ | K-5 | 430 |
| Calvary Chapel Christian School ✓ | K-12 | 423 |
| Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School ✓ | K-8 | 379 |
| St. Anthony of Padua School St. Francis of Assisi ✓ | PreK-8 | 359 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy & Tykes Preschool ✓ | PreK-8 | 347 |
| St. Viator Catholic School | PreK-8 | 341 |
| Little Flower Catholic School ✓ | K-8 | 337 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We could not confirm this year’s Opportunity Scholarship amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Nevada pay toward private school?
Up to $10,367 per student for 2026-27. $10,367 is the state maximum. Each scholarship organization sets the actual amount, and many awards are smaller.
Who can get it?
Nevada students in households at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, attending a private school registered with the program.
Is there still room?
Five scholarship organizations are registered for 2026-27. In 2024 they paid 1,556 scholarships worth about $6.1 million, and 1,330 students were reported for the 2024-25 school year.
How do I know a school takes Opportunity Scholarship?
Schools marked here appear on the Nevada Department of Education list of registered schools. The newest list posted is the 2025-26 list, revised April 2, 2026. Confirm with the school that it is registered for 2026-27.