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Best Idaho Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,788 students in Idaho.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Idaho include Cole Valley Christian High School, The North Fork School, and North Idaho Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of blue ribbon private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Idaho Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cole Valley Christian High School
Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The North Fork School
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Special Program Emphasis
812 Reedy Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4024
Gr: 5-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 6 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 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Gr: NS-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Idaho?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Idaho include Cole Valley Christian High School, The North Fork School, and North Idaho Christian School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Idaho?
4 blue ribbon private schools are located in Idaho.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
75% of blue ribbon private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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