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Best Kootenai County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,168 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top-ranked private high schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Christian School, Genesis Preparatory Academy, and St. Dominic School.
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).

Top-Ranked Kootenai County Private High 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: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 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
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
St. Dominic School
All-girls (Catholic)
20274 W Riverview Dr
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-7598
Gr: K-12 | 228 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
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
Mary Immaculate Queen School
(Catholic)
(1)
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
St. Joseph Seminary
All-boys (Catholic)
15384 N Church Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0290
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
[+] 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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,168 Students
12,452 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
1,055 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
51%
Average Class Size
18 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
$6,163
$11,681
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,639
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.50
# American Indian Students
31 Students
58 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
270 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
34 Students
162 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,836 Students
8,181 Students
% White Students
82%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
27 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
208 Students
3,211 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 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 North Idaho Christian School, Genesis Preparatory Academy, 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 12%.
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

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