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Watersprings School Top 16 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (ID)
Lighthouse Montessori School Top 19 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (ID)
Holy Rosary Catholic School Top 9 · Lowest Tuition (ID)

Idaho Falls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,106 students in Idaho Falls, ID, 4% of all K-12 students in Idaho Falls, ID are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Idaho Falls, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Idaho Falls Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
161 9th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
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Map of Hope Lutheran School
Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
(1)
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Watersprings School Photo
Watersprings School
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4250 South 25th East
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 542-6250
(1)
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Map of Acorn Childrens Academy
Acorn Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool
1619 Curlew Dr Ste 2
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 569-4694
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Map of Idaho Falls Adventist School
Idaho Falls Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
802 Westhill Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 528-8582
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Lighthouse Montessori School Photo
Lighthouse Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
756 S. Foothill Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
(1)
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Map of Little Peoples Academy
Little Peoples Academy
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool
543 N Ridge Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 523-7615
(2)
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Map of Snake River Montessori School
Snake River Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
2970 1st St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
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Idaho Falls, ID Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,106
Students
$35,048
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Idaho Falls)
This State (ID)
# Schools
8 Schools
167 Schools
# Students
1,106 Students
21,634 Students
% Students of Color
22%
15%
0.61
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
549 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
50%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
415 Students
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
38%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
1,679 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,048
$9,130
Average Summer Program Cost
$66,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
19%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Idaho Falls, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Idaho Falls, ID include Hope Lutheran School, Holy Rosary Catholic School, and Watersprings School.
How many private schools are located in Idaho Falls?
8 private schools are located in Idaho Falls.
How diverse are private schools in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Idaho Falls go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Idaho Falls are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho Falls?
50% of private schools in Idaho Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Idaho Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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