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Best Hayden Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 462 students in Hayden, ID (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,479 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Hayden, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hayden, ID include North Idaho Christian School and Christian Center School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Hayden, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Top-Ranked Hayden Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Idaho Christian School
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Gr: K-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hayden, Idaho

Hayden, Idaho Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Friends School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-9334
Gr: PK-K | 75 students

Overview

This Town (Hayden)
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
462 Students
21,975 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
1,684 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
57%
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1243

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$11,533
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
310 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
128 Students
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
28%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hayden, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Hayden, ID include North Idaho Christian School and Christian Center School.
How many private schools are located in Hayden?
2 private schools are located in Hayden.
What percentage of students in Hayden go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Hayden are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hayden?
100% of private schools in Hayden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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