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Oldest Private Preschools in Idaho

The average private preschool in Idaho was founded around 1980 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Idaho is St. Mary's Catholic School, St. Mary's Parish School, and Greenleaf Friends Academy, each founded in 1908.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ID Schools Ranked: 65
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1908–1974
  • ID School Avg.: 1979
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ID Schools Ranked: 65
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1908–1974
  • ID School Avg.: 1979
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — Idaho (year founded range: 1908–1974, avg 1979)
Year Founded Range: 1908 1988 Avg. Year Founded: 1962

Oldest Private Preschools in Idaho (2026-27)

Showing 65 schools
Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo
#1(T1–T3)Greenleaf Friends Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Friends
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
1908year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School
#1(T1–T3) St. Mary's Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
(1)
1908year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Parish School
#1(T1–T3)St. Mary's Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Catholic
412 N Howard St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
1908year founded
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Lake City Academy Photo
#4Lake City Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
(2)
1909year founded
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
#5Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
(1)
1911year founded
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Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo
#6Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
161 9th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
1921year founded
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St. Marys School Photo
#7St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
(1)
1949year founded
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Map of Hope Lutheran School
#8(T8–T10)Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
(1)
1958year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
#8(T8–T10)Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
1958year founded
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Map of St. Nicholas Catholic School
#8(T8–T10)St. Nicholas Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students
Catholic
806 F Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6320
1958year founded
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Nampa Christian Schools Photo
#11Nampa Christian Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
1959year founded
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
#12Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
1961year founded
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Challenger School - Boise Photo
#13(T13–T15)Challenger School - Boise
Gr: NS-1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
1963year founded
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Challenger School - Meridian Photo
#13(T13–T15)Challenger School - Meridian
Gr: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
(1)
1963year founded
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Map of Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten
#13(T13–T15)Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
717 N 11th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-3778
1963year founded
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Map of St. Marks Elementary School
#16St. Marks Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
1970year founded
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Map of New Horizon Child Care
#17New Horizon Child Care
Gr: PK-3 | 56 students
155 E Boise Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 386-9108
1971year founded
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Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
#18 Cole Valley Christian High School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,517 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
(8)
1972year founded
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Sun Valley Community School Photo
#19Sun Valley Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 11
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
1973year founded
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Map of Learning Tree Inc
#20Learning Tree Inc
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
2908 N 28th St
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-7821
1974year founded
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Map of Twin Falls Christian Academy
#21Twin Falls Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students
Baptist
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
1975year founded
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Map of Little Peoples Academy
#22Little Peoples Academy
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool
543 N Ridge Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 523-7615
(2)
1977year founded
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Selkirk School Photo
#23Selkirk School
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
11014 W Pine St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4931
1978year founded
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Christian Center School Photo
#24Christian Center School
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
1979year founded
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Map of The Children's School Of Boise
#25(T25–T27)The Children's School Of Boise
Gr: NS-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
1015 N 8th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-6840
1980year founded
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Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo
#25(T25–T27)Coeur D'alene Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of Christ
6439 N 4th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
1980year founded
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Map of House Of The Lord Christian Academy
#25(T25–T27)House Of The Lord Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
Christian
754 Silver Birch Ln
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2184
(1)
1980year founded
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Logos School Photo
#28(T28–T29)Logos School
Gr: PK-12 | 634 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
110 Baker St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1226
1981year founded
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Map of Pioneer Montessori School
#28(T28–T29)Pioneer Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Montessori School
211 Second Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
1981year founded
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Map of Acorn Learning Center
#30(T30–T31)Acorn Learning Center
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
Montessori School
1306 Filer Ave. East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7055
1982year founded
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Map of Noah's Ark Learning Center
#30(T30–T31)Noah's Ark Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3115 N 15th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
1982year founded
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Map of Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
#32(T32–T33)Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
7670 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 322-0152
1985year founded
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Map of Silver Valley Christian Academy
#32(T32–T33)Silver Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
514 West Brown Avenue
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 783-3791
1985year founded
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Map of Cloverdale Montessori
#34Cloverdale Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
1986year founded
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Map of Hillside Academy
#35Hillside Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
1988year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Idaho average private preschools founding year?
The Idaho average private preschools founding year is 1980 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Idaho?
The top ranked private preschools in Idaho include Greenleaf Friends Academy, St. Mary's Catholic School and St. Mary's Parish School.

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