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Thinking About Switching Schools?

Did your child enroll in a new school this fall that doesn’t quite “fit” the way you were expecting it to? Families just like yours have come to the conclusion that their locally zoned school district may not be the right choice for their child. You have options. That’s where SNACS comes in! Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School is a tuition-free, K-8 charter school with preschool options available. We are a standout school that encourages choice, play, and prioritizes expeditionary learning and high-quality instruction. 

SNACS Provides Choice

Our free charter school provides a choice in education opportunities for Reno families, AND a choice once your child arrives at our campus. Parents and students alike love the PLAY model (Promoting Learning and Accountability with Young children/Youth) and the power of CHOICE in their child’s school day.

SNACS students can discover a new passion, acquire important skills through real-world projects while simultaneously finding their own way forward to reach their goals. As the longest standing charter school in Nevada, SNACS is a one-of-a-kind school that helps learners of all backgrounds and abilities thrive.

A SNACS student in a brightly lit classroom looks up from reading their book.

We Offer:

  • Small ability-based Group Instruction
  • A Safe, Tight-Knit Community
  • High-Impact Technology (including Coding!)
  • Before and After Care
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Licensed Social Work supports
  • Open Communication with our Families
  • Innovative Classrooms 
  • Preschool Options 
  • 25 years of Partnership in the Reno Community

SNACS Keeps Enrollment Simple

School has only just begun, there’s still time to get started on your SNACS journey. Ready to enroll or schedule a tour? Get the process started on our enrollment page. Questions? Reach out to us. We would love to help you navigate the charter school enrollment process today!  

About SNACS

Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) is a Tuition-Free Public K-8 Charter School with free preschool options. As Nevada’s first charter school, we have served our community for 25 years as a standout school of choice and personalized learning. We nurture self-directed learners through choice, prioritizing expeditionary learning and offering a unique, proprietary, hands-on P.L.A.Y. model (Promoting Learning and Accountability in Youth). Now in a new location, 10 miles north of Reno, SNACS brings the small school experience back to the neighborhood. Education – with a choice! We’re enrolling for Fall 2024-2025. 

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