For the 2025 school year, there are 26 private elementary schools serving 6,186 students in Ada County, ID.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ada County, ID include Riverstone International School, Cole Valley Christian High School, and The Ambrose School.
The average tuition cost is $15,093, which is higher than the Idaho private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,367.
Top Ranked Ada County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Gr: NS-1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cole Valley Christian School
(Christian)
8775 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
825 W Fort St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-4909
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-4909
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Tuition listed
St. Marks Elementary School
(Catholic)
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Cole Valley Christian Middle School
(Christian)
8775 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 344-9862
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 344-9862
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Eagle Adventist Christian School & Preschool
(Seventh Day Adventist)
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hall Institute For The Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Tuition listed
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students Tuition listed
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Kidz Connection Montessori
Montessori School
2310 Columbus St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1400 Park Ln
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-6333
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-6333
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students
155 E Boise Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 386-9108
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 386-9108
Gr: PK-3 | 56 students Tuition listed
Petra Christian Academy
(Christian)
3080 Wildwood St
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Rose Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
Ada County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five Mile Montessori (Closed 2021)
Montessori School
1439 S Weideman Ave
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-8981
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-8981
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Maranatha Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Assembly of God)
12000 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7272
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7272
Gr: K-6 | 66 students
Vineyard Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4950 N Bradley St
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 562-4551
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 562-4551
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Ada County, ID?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ada County, ID include Riverstone International School, Cole Valley Christian High School, and The Ambrose School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ada County?
26 private elementary schools are located in Ada County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Ada County?
The average tuition cost is $15,093, which is higher than the Idaho private school average tuition cost of $11,367.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Ada County?
Ada County private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ada County?
Which private elementary schools in Ada County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Ada County include: Cole Valley Christian High School vs. The Ambrose School, The Ambrose School vs. Cole Valley Christian High School, St. Marys School vs. St. Joseph's Catholic School
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