Top 3 Best Canyon County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,111 students in Canyon County, ID (there are 82 public schools, serving 41,784 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Canyon County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools and Centennial Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
85% of private schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Canyon County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Centennial Baptist School
(Baptist)
3610 Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-8993
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Greenleaf Friends Academy
Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known
(Friends)
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Nampa Christian Schools
Nampa Christian Schools Photo - The class of 2016 celebrates commencement. 100% of these students when onto higher education. They have blessed our school beyond measure and will be missed.
(Christian)
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-8451
Grades: NS-12
| 1,022 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Grades: PK-7
| 54 students
Boise Girls Academy-Teen Challenge Pacific Northwe
Boise Girls Academy-Teen Challenge Pacific Northwe Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(2)
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Caldwell Adventist Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Wisconsin Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Grades: K-11
| 81 students
Calvary Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
911 Everett St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-5136
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Gem State Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
16115 S Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-1627
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
(Christian)
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Nampa Montessori
Montessori School
312 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 465-6179
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools and Centennial Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Canyon County, ID?
13 private schools are located in Canyon County, ID.
How diverse are private schools in Canyon County, ID?
Canyon County, ID private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Canyon County, ID go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Canyon County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canyon County, ID?
85% of private schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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