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Most Selective Private Schools in Idaho

The average private school acceptance rate in Idaho is 87% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Idaho is Logan Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 99% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Private Schools in Idaho (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-7
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acton Academy Twin Falls
Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-10
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Rank: #55.
The Ambrose School
The Ambrose School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: PK-12
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Nampa Christian Schools
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Shumway Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Classical Christian Academy
Classical Christian Academy Photo - Classical Christian Academy students on the 1st day of school.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Cole Valley Christian High School
Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences
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Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-9
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 1-6
32168 N. 5th Ave.
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-4446
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
North Idaho Christian School
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Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Silver Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
514 West Brown Avenue
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 783-3791
Rank: #1515.
Lake City Academy
Lake City Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Grades: PK-8
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-7
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Greenleaf Friends Academy
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(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Hilltop Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 1-7
131 Grandview Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-5934
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
The North Fork School
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Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 5-11
812 Reedy Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4024
Rank: #2020.
Bishop Kelly High School
Bishop Kelly High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
7009 Franklin Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Rank: #2121.
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: NS-8
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Challenger School - Boise
Challenger School - Boise Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-1
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 1-12
602 13th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Sandpoint Christian School
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(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-8
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-7
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
SUMMIT Christian Academy
SUMMIT Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(19)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
5350 N 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Idaho average private schools acceptance rate?
The Idaho average private schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Idaho?
The top ranked private schools in Idaho include Logan Christian Academy, Acton Academy Twin Falls and Sun Valley Community School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Idaho?
The most selective private high school in Idaho is Acton Academy Twin Falls, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The most selective private elementary school is Logan Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.

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