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Meridian Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 3,016 students in Meridian, ID, 10% of all K-12 students in Meridian, ID are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Meridian, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meridian Private Schools (2026-27)

Challenger School - Meridian Photo
Challenger School - Meridian
Gr: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
(1)
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Montessori Academy Preschool of Meridian Photo
Montessori Academy Preschool of Meridian
5940 N Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 568-6076
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The Ambrose School Photo
The Ambrose School
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
(3)
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Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
Cole Valley Christian High School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,517 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
(8)
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Map of St. Ignatius Catholic School
St. Ignatius Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students
Catholic
6180 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
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Map of A Child's Choice Montessori School
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
1797 S Millenium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
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Map of King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
50 W Spicewood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
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Map of The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 767
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
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Map of Treasure Valley Baptist School
Treasure Valley Baptist School
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
Baptist
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
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Meridian, ID Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
3,016
Students
$10,164
Avg. Tuition
24
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meridian)
This State (ID)
# Schools
9 Schools
167 Schools
# Students
3,016 Students
21,612 Students
% Students of Color
9%
15%
0.56
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
41 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,666 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
52%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,324 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
42%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
224 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
58%
Average Class Size
24 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,164
$9,130
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,313
$3,626
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID include St. Ignatius Catholic School, Cole Valley Christian High School, and The Ambrose School.
How many private schools are located in Meridian?
9 private schools are located in Meridian.
How diverse are private schools in Meridian?
Meridian private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Meridian go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Meridian are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Meridian?
67% of private schools in Meridian are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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