For the 2025 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,634 students in Kootenai County, ID (there are 52 public schools, serving 22,630 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Kootenai County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Kootenai County, ID include Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., A Developing Mind Academy, and Christian Center School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Kootenai County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
32168 N. 5th Ave.
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-4446
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-4446
Gr: 1-6 | 19 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Developing Mind Academy
Montessori School
1301 E 3rd Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Gr: PK-7 | 200 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1866 N Cecil Rd Bldg 2
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Gr: PK-12 | 501 students
3005 W. Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-4327
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-4327
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Gr: K-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic School
All-girls (Catholic)
20274 W Riverview Dr
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-7598
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-7598
Gr: K-12 | 228 students
Christ The King Child Development Center & Kinderg
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1700 E Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Classical Christian Academy![Classical Christian Academy Photo - Classical Christian Academy students on the 1st day of school.]( "Classical Christian Academy Photo - Classical Christian Academy students on the 1st day of school.")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coeur D'alene Christian School![Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo]( "Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo")
(Church of Christ)
6439 N 4th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
Gr: PK-7 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
108 E Indiana Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-0848
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-0848
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Family Support Services Of N Idaho Circle Of Care
Montessori School
3755 E Covington Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Immaculate Conception Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
495 Lincoln St
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-2312
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-2312
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Little Folks
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1165 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5885
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5885
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3115 N 15th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Seminary
All-boys (Catholic)
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
5350 N 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238
Gr: NS-6 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Kootenai County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abcd Daycare Center (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
1124 N C St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5013
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5013
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Little Friends School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-9334
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-9334
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Post Falls Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
1687 E. Horsehaven Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-0457
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-0457
Gr: K-12 | 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Kootenai County, ID include Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., A Developing Mind Academy, and Christian Center School.
How many private schools are located in Kootenai County?
21 private schools are located in Kootenai County.
How diverse are private schools in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Kootenai County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Kootenai County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kootenai County?
Which private schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kootenai County include: St. Dominic School vs. Immaculate Conception Academy, Discovery Christian Dayschool vs. Noah's Ark Learning Center
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