For the 2025 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 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools, and Centennial Baptist School.
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 (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Grades: NS-12
| 240 students
Gem State Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
16115 S Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-1627
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-1627
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Greenleaf Friends Academy![Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known]( "Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known")
(Friends)
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Grades: PK-12
| 307 students
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.]( "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
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Grades: NS-12
| 1,053 students
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Caldwell Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Wisconsin Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction")
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Grades: K-11
| 81 students
Calvary Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
911 Everett St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-5136
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-5136
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
(Christian)
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Nampa Montessori
Montessori School
312 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 465-6179
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 465-6179
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools, and Centennial Baptist School.
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 6%).
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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Canyon County include: Centennial Baptist School vs. Calvary Christian School, Calvary Christian School vs. Nampa Christian Schools, Zion Lutheran School vs. Calvary Christian School
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