For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,010 students in Canyon County, ID.
The top ranked private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Canyon County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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
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.]( "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
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
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
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
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]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction")
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Gr: K-11 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
(Christian)
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Gr: PK-5 | 54 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
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools, and Centennial Baptist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Canyon County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Canyon County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Canyon County?
Canyon County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Canyon County?
100% of private elementary schools in Canyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Canyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary 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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