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Best Idaho Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 104 religiously affiliated private schools serving 17,108 students in Idaho (62% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,147, which is lower than the Idaho private school average tuition cost of $11,079.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (40% of schools), Catholic (20% of schools) and Seventh Day Adventist (14% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 104
  • # Students Served: 17,108

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 104
  • # Students Served: 17,108

Top Ranked Idaho Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
1
75
19%
Baptist
4
259
4%
Catholic
21
4,625
21%
Christian
42
9,143
10%
Church of Christ
1
56
3%
Church of God
1
102
20%
Friends
1
280
22%
Latter Day Saints
2
101
-
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7
986
12%
Mennonite
4
180
10%
Methodist
1
80
-
Other
3
618
7%
Pentecostal
1
6
50%
Seventh Day Adventist
15
597
20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Idaho?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Idaho include All Saints Catholic School, A Developing Mind Academy, and The Ambrose School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Idaho?
104 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Idaho.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Idaho?
The average tuition cost is $8,147, which is lower than the Idaho private school average tuition cost of $11,079.

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