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Best Idaho Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 85%.
20% of alternative private high schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Idaho Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Project Patch School
Project Patch School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cherry Gulch
Cherry Gulch Photo
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
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
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 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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