For the 2025-26 school year, there are 106 private daycares & preschools serving 17,484 students in Idaho.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Idaho include The Ambrose School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Greenleaf Friends Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,244, which is higher than the Idaho average tuition cost of $11,533.
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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Challenger School - Boise![Challenger School - Boise Photo]( "Challenger School - Boise Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Gr: NS-1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Twin Falls![Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo]( "Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo")
Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Gr: NS-10 | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
3326 14th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-4411
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-4411
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Gr: PK-7 | 200 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crestline Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
299 S 3rd St
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 546-9202
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 546-9202
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Genesis Prep Academy
(Christian)
1866 N Cecil Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Gr: PK-12 | 567 students
1866 N Cecil Rd Bldg 2
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Gr: PK-12 | 501 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Gr: PK-12 | 494 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
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3005 W. Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-4327
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-4327
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Rosary Catholic School![Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo - It's a GREAT day at Holy Rosary!]( "Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo - It's a GREAT day at Holy Rosary!")
(Catholic)
161 9th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Tuition listed
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
960 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Little Miracles
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
439 N Star Rd
Star, ID 83669
(208) 286-0388
Star, ID 83669
(208) 286-0388
Gr: K | 15 students Tuition listed
Logos School![Logos School Photo]( "Logos School Photo")
(Christian)
110 Baker St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1226
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1226
Gr: PK-12 | 634 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
6180 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Tuition listed
St. Marks Elementary School
(Catholic)
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Gr: NS-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Parish School
(Catholic)
412 N Howard St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Catholic School
(Catholic)
806 F Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6320
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6320
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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 The Ambrose School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Greenleaf Friends Academy.
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 $12,244, which is higher than the Idaho private school average tuition cost of $11,533.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Idaho?
Idaho private daycares & preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
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