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Best Idaho Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 alternative private elementary schools serving 736 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of alternative private elementary schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Idaho Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

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
North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024
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
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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
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
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
Gr: 7-12 | 20 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, Logan Christian Academy, and North Idaho Christian School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Idaho?
9 alternative private elementary schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
33% of alternative private elementary schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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