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Lighthouse Montessori School Top 19 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (ID)
Watersprings School Top 16 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (ID)
Holy Rosary Catholic School Top 9 · Lowest Tuition (ID)

Bonneville County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,106 students in Bonneville County, ID (there are 55 public schools, serving 26,477 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Bonneville County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bonneville County Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
161 9th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
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Map of Hope Lutheran School
Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
(1)
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Watersprings School Photo
Watersprings School
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4250 South 25th East
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 542-6250
(1)
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Map of Idaho Falls Adventist School
Idaho Falls Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
802 Westhill Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 528-8582
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Lighthouse Montessori School Photo
Lighthouse Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
756 S. Foothill Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
(1)
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Map of Little Peoples Academy
Little Peoples Academy
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool
543 N Ridge Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 523-7615
(2)
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Map of Snake River Montessori School
Snake River Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
2970 1st St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
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Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,106 Students
21,612 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,048
$9,130
Average Summer Program Cost
$66,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
19%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
549 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
50%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
415 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
38%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bonneville County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Bonneville County, ID include Hope Lutheran School, Holy Rosary Catholic School, and Watersprings School.
How many private schools are located in Bonneville County?
7 private schools are located in Bonneville County.
How diverse are private schools in Bonneville County?
Bonneville County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Bonneville County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Bonneville County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bonneville County?
50% of private schools in Bonneville County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bonneville County are often viewed compared to one another?

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