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Best Kootenai County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,126 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Idaho private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
90% of private high schools in Kootenai County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kootenai County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 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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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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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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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 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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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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Kootenai County Private High Schools (Closed)

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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
10 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearKootenai County Total Schools
202510
202410
20238
202210
202110
202011
201910
201810
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
2,126 Students
12,167 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025217222253
2024216210245
2023179195247
2022151193257
2021151188249
2020131156235
2019120153242
2018119149238
2017113152246
2016110150241
2015110140220
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% Average Students of Color
10%
11%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202510%12%32%
202410%12%31%
20239%11%31%
20225%12%30%
20215%12%30%
20205%12%29%
20195%11%29%
20185%12%28%
20174%13%30%
20164%13%30%
20153%13%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
189 Teachers
1,052 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202512:112:110:1
202411:112:110:1
202312:111:110:1
202211:112:110:1
202111:111:110:1
202010:111:110:1
20199:111:110:1
201810:111:110:1
201710:111:110:1
201610:112:110:1
20159:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
52%

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

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202520%51%57%
202420%50%57%
202320%42%57%
202235%43%56%
202135%43%56%
202035%32%56%
201935%30%55%
201835%35%55%
201750%35%55%
201650%41%54%
201550%44%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025181514
2024181514
2023191414
2022191514
2021191514
2020181414
2019181414
2018181414
2017171314
2016171314
2015171314
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,530
$11,401

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
2025$6,163$11,681$17,997
2024$6,163$9,064$17,011
2023$5,040$8,757$16,191
2022$4,582$7,728$15,821
2021$4,582$7,576$15,331
2020$4,515$7,339$15,046
2019$4,515$7,354$14,791
2018$4,399$6,938$14,527
2017$4,077$7,181$14,161
2016$4,103$6,636$13,713
2015$4,100$6,552$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202530%20%38%
202430%21%37%
202328%24%36%
202228%25%36%
202128%25%36%
202028%24%35%
201927%24%34%
201825%22%33%
201735%27%32%
201635%27%31%
201535%26%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202588%85%79%
202488%84%81%
202383%85%81%
202286%88%81%
202186%88%81%
202086%87%81%
201986%87%81%
201885%87%80%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20250.310.500.61
20240.310.500.60
20230.300.510.60
20220.320.530.58
20210.320.530.57
20200.260.450.57
20190.260.440.56
20180.250.440.55
20170.220.480.54
20160.220.470.54
20150.220.460.53
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# American Indian Students
31 Students
58 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20202%1%1%
20192%1%1%
20182%1%1%
20172%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
66 Students
267 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20243%3%6%
20232%3%6%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20192%3%5%
20182%3%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
502 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20233%4%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%4%8%
20202%4%8%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
34 Students
160 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20252%1%8%
20242%1%8%
20231%1%8%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%8%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
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# White Students
1,836 Students
8,115 Students
% White Students
84%
67%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202582%66%59%
202483%67%60%
202383%64%60%
202282%62%62%
202182%62%63%
202086%72%64%
201986%73%64%
201886%73%65%
201788%68%66%
201688%70%66%
201588%70%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
27 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
166 Students
3,002 Students
% of Others Students
8%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKootenai County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20259%26%17%
20249%25%15%
202310%28%16%
202213%31%16%
202113%30%15%
20208%18%14%
20198%17%14%
20188%17%13%
20177%24%14%
20167%22%13%
20158%22%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked private high schools in Kootenai County, ID include Genesis Preparatory Academy, Christian Center School, and St. Dominic School.
How many private high schools are located in Kootenai County?
9 private high schools are located in Kootenai County.
How diverse are private high schools in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 11%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Kootenai County?
90% of private high schools in Kootenai County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Kootenai County include: St. Dominic School vs. Immaculate Conception Academy, Immaculate Conception Academy vs. St. Dominic School

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