Bonner County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 734 students in Bonner County, ID (there are 19 public schools, serving 4,906 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
70% of private schools in Bonner County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 734
  • Average Tuition: $4,957
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Bonner County, ID School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 734
  • Average Tuition: $4,957
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Bonner County, ID School Trends

Top Ranked Bonner County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of House Of The Lord Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
Christian
754 Silver Birch Ln
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2184
(1)
Sandpoint Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
(1)
Map of Sandpoint Junior Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2255 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3584
Sandpoint Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5
2007 Sandpoint W Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Map of Alacca Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Christian
Po Box 953
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 265-5554
Elk Mountain Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
3067 Mosquito Creek Rd
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(406) 847-4400
Map of Little Lambs Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1900 W Pine St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-1514
Map of Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
33820 Highway 41
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2638
Selkirk School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
11014 W Pine St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4931
Map of Selle Valley Carden School
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1185 Selle Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8531
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Bonner County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cynthia S Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1007 Lake St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-4121

Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
734 Students
21,612 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
58%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,957
$9,130
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
4 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
6 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
369 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
55%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
267 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
40%
30%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint Christian School, Sandpoint Junior Academy, and House Of The Lord Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bonner County?
10 private schools are located in Bonner County.
How diverse are private schools in Bonner County?
Bonner County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Bonner County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Bonner County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bonner County?
70% of private schools in Bonner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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