The average private preschool acceptance rate in Idaho is 88% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Idaho is Sun Valley Community School, with an acceptance rate of 45%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 45%
99%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Idaho (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-12
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Rank: #22.
Acton Academy Twin Falls![Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo]( "Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-10
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: PK-12
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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.]( "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)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Caldwell Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2317 Wisconsin Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-9
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Silver Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
514 West Brown Avenue
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 783-3791
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 783-3791
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Grades: PK-8
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-7
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Greenleaf Friends Academy![Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known]( "Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known")
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: NS-8
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Challenger School - Boise![Challenger School - Boise Photo]( "Challenger School - Boise Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-1
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-8
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-7
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
5350 N 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Idaho average private preschools acceptance rate is 88% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private preschools in Idaho?
The top ranked private preschools in Idaho include Sun Valley Community School, Acton Academy Twin Falls and Riverstone International School.
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