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Idaho Alternative Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 alternative private schools serving 1,009 students in Idaho.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Affiliations: 33% of alternative private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top schools: The alternative private schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, Shumway Academy, and Project Patch School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 1,009

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 1,009

Idaho Alternative Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,009

Students

$11,510

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

10%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho?

The alternative private schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, Shumway Academy, and Project Patch School.

How many alternative private schools are located in Idaho?

15 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?

33% of alternative private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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