For the 2025 school year, there are 16 alternative private schools serving 1,091 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, Logan Christian Academy, and North Idaho Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
31% of alternative private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).
Top Ranked Idaho Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Grades: K-7
| 7 students
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
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Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Grades: 6-9
| 40 students
Christ The King Child Development Center & Kinderg
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1700 E Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Grades: PK-1
| 22 students
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Northwest Academy
Alternative School
139 Success Ln
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
Grades: 12
| 40 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
The Sage School
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Shumway Academy
Alternative School
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, Logan Christian Academy, and North Idaho Christian School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Idaho?
16 alternative private schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
31% of alternative private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).
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