St. Marys School Photo - Our welcoming and accepting community is a cornerstone of our culture that encourages family engagement and partnership.

Best Boise Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private preschools serving 2,726 students in Boise, ID.
The top-ranked private preschools in Boise, ID include Boise Valley Adventist School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Riverstone International School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
28% of private preschools in Boise, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Boise Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenger School - Boise
Challenger School - Boise Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Gr: NS-1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boise Valley Adventist School
Boise Valley Adventist School Photo - Tree Lighting program
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
St. Marks Elementary School
(Catholic)
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo - Our welcoming and accepting community is a cornerstone of our culture that encourages family engagement and partnership.
(Catholic)
(1)
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Boise KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1410 N Etheridge Ln.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 321-2094
Gr: NS-PK
The Children's School Of Boise
Daycare / Preschool
1015 N 8th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-6840
Gr: NS-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Tuition listed
Cloverdale Montessori
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Creative Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
419 S Orchard
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heroes Academy
Montessori School
(3)
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Tuition listed
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students Tuition listed
Kidz Connection Montessori
Montessori School
2310 Columbus St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Lakewood Montessori
Montessori School
133 E Lindon St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 331-3888
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Learning Tree Inc
Daycare / Preschool
2908 N 28th St
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-7821
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Montessori Academy On Parkcenter
Montessori School
649 E Parkcenter Blvd
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 344-0004
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
New Horizon Child Care
155 E Boise Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 386-9108
Gr: PK-3 | 56 students Tuition listed
Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
Montessori School
7670 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 322-0152
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overland Montessori
Montessori School
1461 S Weideman Ave
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 484-6128
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Rose Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
2096 S Gourley St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
717 N 11th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-3778
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1439 S Weideman Ave
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-8981
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
12000 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7272
Gr: K-6 | 66 students

Overview

This Town (Boise)
This State (ID)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,726 Students
17,332 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
233 Teachers
1,254 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1306
(Out of 1600)
1223
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,645
$11,424
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,600
$4,352
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$102 million
$53.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
12 Students
69 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
361 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
789 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
36 Students
322 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,182 Students
9,396 Students
% White Students
48%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
29 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
969 Students
6,286 Students
% of Others Students
39%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Boise, ID?
The top-ranked private preschools in Boise, ID include Boise Valley Adventist School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Riverstone International School.
How many private preschools are located in Boise?
25 private preschools are located in Boise.
How diverse are private preschools in Boise?
Boise private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Boise?
28% of private preschools in Boise are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private preschools in Boise are often viewed compared to one another?

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