There are 128 private schools in the state of Nevada, 89 in Southern Nevada and 39 in Northern Nevada. All private schools must be licensed by the Nevada Department of Education. A majority of the private schools are exempt from the Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act. Exempt private schools are those connected to a church or ministry, another government agency, or a fraternal/benevolent entity. All private schools, exempt or not, must provide at least the curriculum ...
