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Best Special Needs Schools in Boulder City, Nevada (2026)

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EmpowerEd Leaders

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Boulder City, NVGrades K-8$600 per month

We are a microschool in Boulder City for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, founded by educators Amy Higley and Jayme Haines. Our approach combines leadership skills with problem-based learning, so learners take on real-world challenges and build their understanding of core subjects through hands-on projects. The microschool program runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $600 per month. In our close-knit community, children help steer their own learning and practice teamwork, communication and resilience alongside academics. Beyond the core program, we offer private tutoring by appointment and weekly afternoon clubs: Homework Club, a Mystery and Escape Room Club, Reader's Theater and Home Economics. We keep a waitlist when spots fill, and we accept donations as a nonprofit.

  • Private microschool (K-8)
  • Problem-based learning
  • Leadership development
  • Microschool
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Grace Christian Academy - Boulder City

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Boulder City, NV

Grace Christian Academy, located in Boulder City, Nevada, is a private Christian school dedicated to nurturing students academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically since its establishment in 2000. The academy serves a diverse range of students, including those with unique learning needs, providing an environment where each child can reach their fullest potential. At Grace Christian Academy, the focus is on holistic development through a strong academic curriculum infused with Christian values. The school emphasizes individualized attention and support, fostering a loving and respectful atmosphere that encourages personal growth alongside academic achievement. With a commitment to maintaining low student-teacher ratios and building strong partnerships with families, Grace Christian Academy stands out for its ability to create a close-knit community that feels like family. The unique blend of rigorous academics and spiritual guidance prepares students not only for future educational endeavors but also for becoming compassionate and contributing members of society.

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Comparing school options in Boulder City

Boulder City parents looking past the public schools will find two small private options on this page: Grace Christian Academy on California Avenue and EmpowerEd Leaders, a microschool on Wyoming Street. Public special education here comes from the Clark County School District.

Grace Christian Academy reported 32 students and about 6.4 per teacher in 2021-22 federal data. EmpowerEd Leaders runs a part-day, problem-based program. Below you will find how CCSD evaluates children in Boulder City, what private school families can still get, and how Nevada's Opportunity Scholarship works.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Boulder City

Is there a special needs school in Boulder City, NV?
No school on this page is a dedicated special education school. Boulder City sits inside the Clark County School District, so a child with autism, a learning disability or another disability is evaluated by CCSD and served through an IEP or 504 plan, usually at the zoned school. Both private options here are small, which some families want, but neither describes itself as a special education program.
What is Grace Christian Academy in Boulder City?
Grace Christian Academy is a nondenominational Christian school that has held nonprofit status since 2001. Federal private school data for 2021-22 listed 32 students, five full-time-equivalent teachers, a six-and-a-half-hour day and a 180-day year. With roughly six students per teacher, a child gets a lot of adult attention. Ask the school directly about grade levels, tuition and how it handles an IEP or a learning plan from CCSD.
What is EmpowerEd Leaders?
EmpowerEd Leaders calls itself a microschool and learning center built on leadership and problem-based learning, where children work through real-world challenges in hands-on projects and families take a strong role in their child's education. Its main program runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at $600 a month, alongside shorter weekly sessions. When spots fill, families can join a waitlist.
Does CCSD have an ABA department for Boulder City students?
Yes. The Clark County School District runs an Applied Behavior Analysis Family and Student Support Services department within its Student Services Division, with offices in Las Vegas. It sits in the same division as CCSD's speech-language, occupational and physical therapy, psychological services and assistive technology departments. If behavior support belongs in your child's IEP, ask the team whether the ABA department will consult on your child's plan.
How do I get my Boulder City child evaluated?
For a CCSD student, write to your zoned school and ask for a special education evaluation. Nevada regulation NAC 388.337 sets the deadline at 45 school days from your signed written consent, and the state superintendent may grant the district at most 15 extra school days. For a preschooler who is not yet enrolled, CCSD's Child Find Project handles the evaluation, and you start by sending its registration form.
My child attends a private school or microschool. Can CCSD still help?
It can. CCSD's Child Find Project evaluates school-age children in Clark County who are homeschooled or enrolled in private schools. For eligible students in private school, Child Find writes an initial service plan rather than an IEP. Ask how speech or other therapy would be scheduled around Grace Christian's or EmpowerEd's hours.
Can Boulder City families get help paying private tuition?
Nevada's Opportunity Scholarship, formally the Educational Choice Scholarship Program, helps households earning no more than 300 percent of federal poverty guidelines. The money can go to private school tuition, fees and transportation, and for 2026-27 no student can receive more than $10,367. The state does not take applications; Scholarship Granting Organizations do. Check that Grace Christian Academy or your chosen school appears on the state's registered school list before you count on the award.
Where do I turn if my baby is not meeting milestones?
Call Nevada Early Intervention Services, the state's program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, which covers children until their third birthday. Evaluation and assessment cost nothing, and a doctor or other professional can refer for you if you prefer. CCSD's Child Find Project works with NEIS so services do not lapse, and at age three your child moves to the school district.

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