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Blaine County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 594 students in Blaine County, ID (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,343 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Blaine County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sun Valley Community School Photo
Sun Valley Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 11
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
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Map of Pioneer Montessori School
Pioneer Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Montessori School
211 Second Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
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Map of The Sage School
The Sage School
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
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Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
594 Students
21,612 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,450
$9,130
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
<1%
2%
# White Students
393 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
65%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
180 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
30%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
22 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Blaine County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Blaine County, ID is Sun Valley Community School.
How many private schools are located in Blaine County?
3 private schools are located in Blaine County.
What percentage of students in Blaine County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Blaine County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
Which private schools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Blaine County include: The Sage School vs. Sun Valley Community School, Sun Valley Community School vs. The Sage School

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