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Best Idaho Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 alternative private high schools serving 607 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Idaho include North Idaho Christian School and Project Patch School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
20% of alternative private high schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Idaho Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
North Idaho Christian School
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Project Patch School
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Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Cherry Gulch
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All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Grades: 6-9
| 40 students
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
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
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Northwest Academy
Alternative School
139 Success Ln
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
Grades: 12
| 40 students
One Stone
Alternative School
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
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
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Idaho include North Idaho Christian School and Project Patch School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Idaho?
10 alternative private high schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 12%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
20% of alternative private high schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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