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Best Kootenai County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,630 students in Kootenai County, ID (there are 52 public schools, serving 22,630 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Kootenai County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kootenai County, ID include Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., Christian Center School, and Genesis Preparatory Academy.
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).

Top-Ranked Kootenai County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
32168 N. 5th Ave.
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-4446
Gr: 1-6 | 15 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Developing Mind Academy
Montessori School
1301 E 3rd Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Gr: PK-7 | 200 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1866 N Cecil Rd Bldg 2
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 691-0712
Gr: PK-12 | 501 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
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Lake City Academy
Lake City Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
125 East Locust Ave
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
North Idaho Christian School
North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024
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
St. Dominic School
All-girls (Catholic)
20274 W Riverview Dr
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-7598
Gr: K-12 | 228 students
Christ The King Child Development Center & Kinderg
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1700 E Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Classical Christian Academy
Classical Christian Academy Photo - Classical Christian Academy students on the 1st day of school.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coeur D'alene Christian School
Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
6439 N 4th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
Gr: PK-7 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Discovery Christian Dayschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
108 E Indiana Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-0848
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
3755 E Covington Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1600
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Immaculate Conception Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
495 Lincoln St
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-2312
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Little Folks
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1165 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5885
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Mary Immaculate Queen School
(Catholic)
(1)
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3115 N 15th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Seminary
All-boys (Catholic)
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
SUMMIT Christian Academy
SUMMIT Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(19)
5350 N 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238
Gr: NS-6 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kootenai County, Idaho

Kootenai County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1124 N C St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5013
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Little Friends School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-9334
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
1687 E. Horsehaven Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-0457
Gr: K-12 | 256 students

Overview

This County (Kootenai County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,630 Students
21,971 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
277 Teachers
1,684 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1243

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,397
$11,288
Average Summer Program Cost
$700
$13,665
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
34 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
45 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,510 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
72%
60%
# 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
725 Students
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
21%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 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 Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., Christian Center School, and Genesis Preparatory 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 7%).
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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