Las Vegas has welcomed a new player in the private school landscape, and it’s already catching attention among parents who want something different for their kids. Embrace Academy, located in Summerlin, is carving out its identity not just through academics but through a deep commitment to personalized learning and community-based values.
An Easy-to-Reach Campus for Families in Summerlin
If you live in Summerlin or anywhere on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley, Embrace Academy’s location is one of its biggest assets. The main campus is at 10100 Banburry Cross Drive, placing it right in one of the most family-oriented parts of the city. That address alone will feel familiar to anyone who’s spent time near Summerlin Centre or driven down Charleston Boulevard.
The school has also announced a second site at 7361 Prairie Falcon Road, Suite 130. This puts Embrace Academy within reach for families who are a bit farther north, especially those in the Centennial Hills or Lone Mountain areas. Whether you live near the Red Rock trails or closer to the 215 beltway, you’re likely within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
Built on a Personal Mission
What makes Embrace Academy different from the typical private school is how personal the story behind it really is. Head of School Laura Bruni created this school with a clear goal in mind: to build a place where every child, no matter how they learn, can feel like they belong.
Bruni isn’t just an educator with decades of classroom experience. She’s someone who struggled herself as a student. Reading didn’t come easily to her, and that experience shaped her entire outlook on education. She knows what it’s like to feel behind in one subject while excelling in others. That perspective is baked into the culture of the school.
Small Class Sizes and Big Support
At Embrace Academy, education is tailored to the student—not the other way around. That might sound like something every school says, but here it’s not just a talking point. Class sizes are intentionally small. Teachers have the freedom and support to adjust lesson plans and spend one-on-one time with students who need it.
This approach is especially helpful for families whose kids may not have found success in more rigid or traditional learning environments. Whether your child has a diagnosed learning difference or simply learns better through non-traditional methods, Embrace Academy is set up to support that.
A Full K–12 Pathway With Flexibility
The school is open to students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. For younger students in grades K–8, the academic model follows Nevada State Standards while also building in flexibility for personalized pacing. That means your child won’t be rushed through material they’re struggling with—or bored by lessons they’ve already mastered.
For high school students, the program shifts into a hybrid model. Teens use a home-based curriculum but still receive oversight, structure, and support from school staff. It’s not fully remote and it’s not fully in-person. Instead, it gives students more control over their time while keeping them engaged in a community of learners. For students who thrive outside the standard high school model, this could be the right mix of structure and independence.
Enrollment, Tuition, and What to Expect
Tuition for the 2025–2026 school year is set at $22,000 for grades K–8. That includes the option to pay in ten monthly installments, two larger payments, or a single lump sum for the year. There’s also a non-refundable $1,000 registration fee that goes toward tuition. For families with more than one child attending, there’s a discount of $3,000 off tuition for each additional sibling after the first.
The school opens its doors in August 2025. With enrollment already underway, families interested in applying should act soon. Space is limited due to the small class sizes, and the school is prioritizing a slower, more intentional growth model rather than trying to scale quickly.
A School Culture That Puts Kids First
Beyond academics, Embrace Academy is focused on building what it calls a “community of kindness.” This means students are encouraged to support one another, to recognize their own strengths, and to speak up when something isn’t working. It’s a safe environment, not just physically, but emotionally. The school wants kids to be challenged, but never at the expense of their confidence.
There’s also an active partnership with parents. Teachers and staff don’t expect families to hand over their children and walk away. Instead, parents are part of the team. Communication is open, consistent, and welcomed. Whether your child is struggling or thriving, you’ll always know what’s going on—and how you can be involved.
A Local School That Feels Like Home
Because of its location, Embrace Academy is well-positioned to serve families who live and work in the western valley. It’s not just a private school in Las Vegas – it’s a private school for the people who already call this community home. If your child plays soccer at Kellogg Zaher Park, attends church in Summerlin South, or shops at Downtown Summerlin on the weekends, this school is already part of your world.
And if you’re someone who’s been frustrated with the one-size-fits-all nature of traditional schools, Embrace Academy might be the shift your family needs. It’s not trying to be elite. It’s trying to be human. That may be the most important difference of all.
