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Top 20 Best Idaho Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 106 private daycares & preschools serving 17,416 students in Idaho.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Idaho include Riverstone International School, Cole Valley Christian High School, and The Ambrose School.
The average tuition cost is $12,203, which is higher than the Idaho average tuition cost of $11,512.
58% of private daycares & preschools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Idaho Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cole Valley Christian High School
Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Grades: NS-12
| 1,337 students
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 416 students
Challenger School - Boise
Challenger School - Boise Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Grades: NS-1
| n/a students
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Acton Academy Twin Falls
Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo
Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Grades: NS-10
| 36 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
3326 14th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-4411
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
The Ambrose School
The Ambrose School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Grades: PK-12
| 761 students
Boise Valley Adventist School
Boise Valley Adventist School Photo - Tree Lighting program
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Grades: PK-7
| 228 students
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Grades: NS-12
| 240 students
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Grades: PK-7
| 200 students
Crestline Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
299 S 3rd St
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 546-9202
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Genesis Prep Academy
(Christian)
1866 N Cecil Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
Genesis Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1866 N Cecil Rd Bldg 2
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Grades: PK-12
| 501 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Grades: PK-12
| 494 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
Grades: PK-12
| 307 students
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Our students have...
(Catholic)
(2)
3005 W. Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-4327
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo - It's a GREAT day at Holy Rosary!
(Catholic)
161 9th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Hope Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Lake City Academy
Lake City Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
960 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Grades: PK-12
| 391 students
Little Miracles
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
439 N Star Rd
Star, ID 83669
(208) 286-0388
Grades: K
| 15 students
Logos School
Logos School Photo
(Christian)
110 Baker St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1226
Grades: PK-12
| 634 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.
(Christian)
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Grades: NS-12
| 1,053 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
6180 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
St. Marks Elementary School
(Catholic)
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Grades: NS-8
| 107 students
St. Mary's Parish School
(Catholic)
412 N Howard St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
(1)
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
St. Nicholas Catholic School
(Catholic)
806 F Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6320
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Sandpoint Christian School
Sandpoint Christian School Photo - We love the snow!
(Christian)
(1)
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Grades: NS-8
| 129 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Idaho?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Idaho include Riverstone International School, Cole Valley Christian High School, and The Ambrose School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Idaho?
106 private daycares & preschools are located in Idaho.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Idaho?
The average tuition cost is $12,203, which is higher than the Idaho private school average tuition cost of $11,512.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Idaho?
Idaho private daycares & preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is same as the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
58% of private daycares & preschools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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