Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo - It's a GREAT day at Holy Rosary!

Best Bonneville County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,182 students in Bonneville County, ID (there are 55 public schools, serving 26,477 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Bonneville County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bonneville County, ID include Holy Rosary Catholic School, Hope Lutheran School, and Watersprings School.
50% of private schools in Bonneville County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bonneville County Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Bonneville County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,182 Students
21,897 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,048
$10,950
Average Summer Program Cost
$66,500
$13,665
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
19%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
549 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
46%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
491 Students
6,649 Students
% of Others Students
42%
31%
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 Holy Rosary Catholic School, Hope Lutheran 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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