Sandpoint Christian School Photo - We love the snow!

Best Bonner County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 745 students in Bonner County, ID (there are 19 public schools, serving 4,906 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Bonner County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint Christian School, Sandpoint Junior Academy, and Sandpoint Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
70% of private schools in Bonner County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Bonner County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sandpoint Christian School
Sandpoint Christian School Photo - We love the snow!
(Christian)
(1)
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sandpoint Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2255 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3584
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
2007 Sandpoint W Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Alacca Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 953
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 265-5554
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Elk Mountain Academy
Elk Mountain Academy Photo - Each summer some of our students and their parents go on a rafting trip with some of our staff. This is a great time to re-connect and bond in a new environment.
3067 Mosquito Creek Rd
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(406) 847-4400
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
House Of The Lord Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
754 Silver Birch Ln
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
Little Lambs Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1900 W Pine St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-1514
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition listed
Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
33820 Highway 41
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2638
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Selkirk School
Selkirk School Photo - Plaground
Daycare / Preschool
11014 W Pine St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4931
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Selle Valley Carden School
(Christian)
1185 Selle Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8531
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bonner County, Idaho

Bonner County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1007 Lake St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-4121
Gr: PK-K | 16 students

Overview

This County (Bonner County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
745 Students
21,971 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,684 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,898
$11,288
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
369 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
54%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 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
278 Students
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
40%
31%
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 Sandpoint Waldorf School.
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 7%).
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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