Classical Education for a Brighter Future

Our mission is to cultivate within students a lifelong pursuit of academic excellence, virtuous living, and civic responsibility through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences.  

We are excited to announce that Nevada Classical Academy Elko (NCAE) is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year, with classes commencing on August 25, 2025.

Admissions: Applications are now open! Families interested in enrolling their children may view the application, admission and enrollment schedule on our Admissions page.

Career Opportunities: We are currently hiring teachers and will soon be listing other positions. To view open applications and apply, please visit our Staff page.

Stay Informed: For the latest updates on the 2025–2026 school year as well as to view the school calendar, please check out our 2025-2026 School Year page.

We look forward to embarking on this educational journey together, fostering a community dedicated to truth, beauty, and goodness.

What is Classical Education?

Classical education in the liberal arts and sciences is a framework of effective and innovative teaching methods to foster high-quality education and improve academic achievement. It is experiencing a resurgence across the country and is the preferred choice by a growing number of homeschool communities, micro-school pods, private schools, and public charter schools. The purpose of a classical education is to develop wisdom and virtue within students so they become lifelong learners capable of mastering subjects with the tools they have acquired, and also active citizens engaged in building, sustaining, and transforming the social fabric of their communities.

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to Dave from Redman Van and Storage! He came out and set up our brand-new Xerox copy machine. It is a big step forward for us and we are so excited to have a new tool to use in the office!