For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 108 students in Cottonwood, ID (there are 2 public schools, serving 426 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Cottonwood, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Cottonwood, ID (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Bosco Academy
(Catholic)
122 Substation Rd
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-5650
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Cottonwood)
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
108 Students
21,779 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
1,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
84 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
78%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
16 Students
6,531 Students
% of Others Students
15%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Cottonwood, ID?
1 private schools are located in Cottonwood, ID.
What percentage of students in Cottonwood go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cottonwood?
100% of private schools in Cottonwood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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