Zion Lutheran School Photo

Best Canyon County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,383 students in Canyon County, ID (there are 85 public schools, serving 42,303 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Canyon County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID include Centennial Baptist School, Greenleaf Friends Academy, and Gem State Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
73% of private schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Canyon County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Gem State Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
16115 S Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Greenleaf Friends Academy
Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known
(Friends)
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nampa Christian Schools
Nampa Christian Schools Photo - The class of 2016 celebrates commencement. 100% of these students when onto higher education. They have blessed our school beyond measure and will be missed.
(Christian)
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(2)
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Caldwell Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Wisconsin Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Gr: K-11 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Calvary Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
911 Everett St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-5136
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
(Christian)
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Nampa Montessori
Montessori School
312 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 465-6179
Gr: PK-K | 31 students Tuition listed
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Canyon County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,383 Students
21,971 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
116 Teachers
1,684 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1059
(Out of 1600)
1243
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,692
$11,288
Average Summer Program Cost
$62
$13,665
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
141 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
961 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
40%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 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
1,083 Students
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
45%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID include Centennial Baptist School, Greenleaf Friends Academy, and Gem State Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Canyon County?
13 private schools are located in Canyon County.
How diverse are private schools in Canyon County?
Canyon County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Canyon County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Canyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canyon County?
73% of private schools in Canyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Canyon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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