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Best Idaho Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 alternative private schools serving 1,091 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho include North Idaho Christian School, Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, and Project Patch 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Tuition listed
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Idaho Christian School
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Gr: K-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Project Patch School
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Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cherry Gulch
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All-boys | Alternative School
(3)
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Tuition listed
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students Tuition listed
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Northwest Academy
Alternative School
139 Success Ln
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
Gr: 12 | 40 students
One Stone
Alternative School
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
The Sage School
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Shumway Academy
Alternative School
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Gr: 10-12 Avg. class size: 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho include North Idaho Christian School, Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, and Project Patch 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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