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#10 of 77 private schools in NV

Top 12% of private schools

Nevada Sage Waldorf School

Elementary School

565 REACTOR WAY, Reno, NV 89502

Private

Enrollment

76

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nevada private schools

#10 of 77

In Reno

#2 of 13

public schools

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Nevada Sage Waldorf School

7.6/10

Elementary School in Reno · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Nevada Sage Waldorf School

Nevada Sage Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Reno, NV. Nevada Sage Waldorf School serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Nevada Sage Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 77 private schools in NV.

How it compares0.8 pts above NV schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • NV avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 76 students, Nevada Sage Waldorf School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Nevada Sage Waldorf School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Nevada Sage Waldorf School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Nevada Sage Waldorf School compares to 64 public schools serving similar grades in Reno, NV

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
This School
vs
28.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
76
This School
vs
460
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.5% vs 0%
Asian 5.3% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
Nevada Sage Waldorf School Reno Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Nevada Sage Waldorf School (this school) 7.6
WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY 3.5
EDWIN S. DODSON ELEMENTARY 6.9
ROGER CORBETT ELEMENTARY 6.6
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy 6.9
ECHO LODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.5
E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.4
Bailey Charter School 4.0
EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.7
SMITHRIDGE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY 7.5
LIBBY BOOTH ELEMENTARY 5.1
VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY 5.7
DONNER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY 4.4
NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL 5.0
HIDDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY 7.2
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 8.6
Coral Academy Elementary-South 5.3
ANDERSON ELEMENTARY 5.1
BERNICE MATHEWS ELEMENTARY 5.6
MOUNT ROSE K-8 ACADEMY OF LANGUAGES 9.2
Coral Academy Middle School 7.1

Showing 20 of 64 schools. View all schools in Reno

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NV.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,197
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Enrollment 76
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NV

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 57.9%
Two or More 23.7%
Hispanic 10.5%
Asian 5.3%
Black 1.3%
Native American 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

565 REACTOR WAY, Reno, NV 89502

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nevada Sage Waldorf School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SMITHRIDGE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ROBERT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Sparks), with a very similar rating. Additionally, EDWIN S. DODSON ELEMENTARY (rated 6.9/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Reno, see our Reno schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
TRUCKEE MEADOWS SCHOOL Reno 0.3 mi 5.9
ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH Reno 0.4 mi 7.3
WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY Reno 0.8 mi 3.5
Academy For Career Education Reno 0.9 mi 5.3
EDWIN S. DODSON ELEMENTARY Reno 1.1 mi 6.9
EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL Reno 1.1 mi 4.6
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST ACADEMY Reno 1.2 mi
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Reno 1.4 mi 6.9
ROGER CORBETT ELEMENTARY Reno 1.3 mi 6.6
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Reno 1.5 mi 5.7
EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL Reno 2.0 mi 3.7
ECHO LODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Reno 1.7 mi 4.5
SMITHRIDGE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY Reno 2.0 mi 7.5
E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL Reno 1.8 mi 4.4
DONNER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY Reno 2.1 mi 4.4
NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL Reno 2.2 mi 5.0
Bailey Charter School Reno 1.9 mi 4.0
KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.4 mi 6.7
ROBERT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY Sparks 2.5 mi 7.4
LIBBY BOOTH ELEMENTARY Reno 2.1 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 89502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,719

Median Home Value

$389,200

Median Rent

$1,243/mo

Population

45,708

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

34.7%

Avg Commute

19.2 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

35.2

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SLAM Arizona Inc. Las Vegas, NV 7.5
TRIAD SCHOOL Reno, NV 7.5
CANDIL HALL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Las Vegas, NV 7.2
Lund Elementary Lund, NV 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nevada Sage Waldorf School

What grades does Nevada Sage Waldorf School serve?

Nevada Sage Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Nevada Sage Waldorf School?

Nevada Sage Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Sage Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Sage Waldorf School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nevada Sage Waldorf School rank in NV?

Nevada Sage Waldorf School ranks #10 of 77 private schools in NV.

What is Nevada Sage Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nevada Sage Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Nevada Sage Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Nevada Sage Waldorf School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Nevada Sage Waldorf School a religious school?

No, Nevada Sage Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
76
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large City
County
Washoe County

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