Canyon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,270 students in Canyon County, ID (there are 85 public schools, serving 42,303 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
73% of private schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 2,270
  • Average Tuition: $5,775
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Canyon County, ID School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 2,270
  • Average Tuition: $5,775
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Canyon County, ID School Trends

Top Ranked Canyon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Centennial Baptist School
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Map of Gem State Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
Seventh Day Adventist
16115 S Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-1627
Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Friends
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Nampa Christian Schools Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Map of St. Pauls Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-11 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Sports: 3
All-girls (Christian)
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
(2)
Map of Caldwell Adventist Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2317 Wisconsin Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Calvary Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Map of Calvary Kids Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
911 Everett St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-5136
Map of Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Map of Nampa Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
312 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 465-6179
Map of Original Gangster's Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655

Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,270 Students
21,612 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
21%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1059
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,775
$9,130
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.55

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
4 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
150 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
141 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
961 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
41%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,010 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
43%
30%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 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 St. Pauls Catholic School, Gem State Adventist Academy, 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?

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