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Best Kootenai County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,593 students in Kootenai County, ID (there are 52 public schools, serving 22,630 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
91% of private schools in Kootenai County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 3,593
  • Average Tuition: $5,584
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 3,593
  • Average Tuition: $5,584
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Kootenai County, ID School Trends

Top Ranked Kootenai County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of A Developing Mind Academy
A Developing Mind Academy
Gr: K-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
1301 E 3rd Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
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Christian Center School Photo
Christian Center School
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
(1)
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Map of Genesis Preparatory Academy
Genesis Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 501 students
Christian
1866 N Cecil Rd Bldg 2
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
(1)
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Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc. Photo
Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc.
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
32168 N. 5th Ave.
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-4446
(2)
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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3005 W. Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-4327
(2)
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Lake City Academy Photo
Lake City Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
(2)
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Map of St. Dominic School
St. Dominic School
Gr: K-12 | 228 students
All-girls (Catholic)
20274 W Riverview Dr
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-7598
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Map of Christ The King Child Development Center & Kinderg
Christ The King Child Development Center & Kinderg
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1700 E Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
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Classical Christian Academy Photo
Classical Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
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Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo
Coeur D'alene Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of Christ
6439 N 4th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
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Map of Discovery Christian Dayschool
Discovery Christian Dayschool
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
108 E Indiana Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-0848
(1)
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Map of Family Support Services Of N Idaho Circle Of Care
Family Support Services Of N Idaho Circle Of Care
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Montessori School
3755 E Covington Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
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Map of Immaculate Conception Academy
Immaculate Conception Academy
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-boys (Catholic)
495 Lincoln St
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-2312
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Map of Innercept
Innercept
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
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Map of Little Folks
Little Folks
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1165 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5885
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Map of Mary Immaculate Queen School
Mary Immaculate Queen School
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Catholic
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
(1)
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Map of Noah's Ark Learning Center
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3115 N 15th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
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North Idaho Christian School Photo
North Idaho Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
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Map of St. Joseph Seminary
St. Joseph Seminary
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kootenai County, Idaho

Kootenai County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Abcd Daycare Center
Abcd Daycare Center
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Alternative School
1124 N C St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5013
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Map of Little Friends School
Little Friends School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-9334
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Map of Post Falls Christian Academy
Post Falls Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 256 students
Christian
1687 E. Horsehaven Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-0457
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Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearKootenai County Total Schools
202523
202424
202319
202221
202121
202021
201918
201818
201716
201616
201521
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# Students
3,593 Students
21,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025158138179
2024156134172
2023140128174
2022123128185
2021123124180
2020116111171
2019121113175
2018120112172
2017122118180
2016120116178
2015103107167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202510%15%34%
202410%15%34%
20239%15%33%
20226%13%33%
20216%14%32%
20206%13%32%
20197%14%31%
20186%14%31%
201711%14%32%
201611%14%32%
201510%14%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
280 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202570%57%55%
202466%54%54%
202366%51%54%
202258%50%54%
202154%51%54%
202055%45%54%
201963%45%53%
201863%46%53%
201777%45%53%
201677%48%52%
201570%48%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024161515
2023161415
2022161415
2021161415
2020151415
2019161415
2018161415
2017151315
2016151315
2015151215
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,584
$11,079

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025$5,397$11,533$15,012
2024$5,572$8,818$13,254
2023$4,501$8,697$12,626
2022$4,430$8,375$12,187
2021$4,255$8,233$11,800
2020$4,221$8,323$11,512
2019$4,316$8,501$11,293
2018$4,271$6,089$11,017
2017$4,057$6,045$10,708
2016$4,047$5,497$10,356
2015$4,016$5,467$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$700
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
19%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202525%19%34%
202425%20%34%
202324%21%34%
202228%22%33%
202128%22%33%
202024%21%32%
201923%21%31%
201821%20%30%
201727%22%30%
201627%25%29%
201527%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$3,626

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025$1,850$3,626$7,073
2024$1,850$2,308$6,930
2023$1,850$1,708$6,469
2022$1,850$1,708$6,289
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Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202592%87%81%
202492%89%85%
202390%89%85%
202290%90%85%
202190%91%85%
202090%91%85%
201991%91%85%
201891%90%85%
201791%90%85%
201691%90%85%
201589%90%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20250.440.550.65
20240.460.550.65
20230.470.560.65
20220.460.550.64
20210.460.550.64
20200.420.520.64
20190.430.520.63
20180.420.520.63
20170.450.510.61
20160.450.500.61
20150.480.510.61
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# American Indian Students
34 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20201%1%1%
20192%1%1%
20182%1%2%
20172%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
79 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
73 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
45 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%1%7%
20211%1%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
2,510 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
73%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202572%60%52%
202470%60%52%
202369%57%52%
202269%59%54%
202169%59%54%
202073%64%54%
201972%64%56%
201872%64%56%
201769%65%58%
201669%66%58%
201565%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
683 Students
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
20%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202521%31%26%
202423%31%26%
202324%34%25%
202227%33%25%
202127%33%25%
202022%26%24%
201923%25%24%
201823%25%23%
201727%27%22%
201627%26%22%
201531%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Kootenai County, ID include A Developing Mind Academy, Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kootenai County?
21 private schools are located in Kootenai County.
How diverse are private schools in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Kootenai County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Kootenai County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kootenai County?
91% of private schools in Kootenai County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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