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Best Meridian Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,951 students in Meridian, ID (there are 44 public schools, serving 28,281 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Meridian, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID include Cole Valley Christian High School, The Ambrose School, and St. Ignatius Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Meridian, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Meridian Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Gr: NS-8
The Ambrose School
The Ambrose School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cole Valley Christian High School
Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
6180 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Tuition listed
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Montessori School
1797 S Millenium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
50 W Spicewood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
5940 N Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 793-6843
The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 767
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID include Cole Valley Christian High School, The Ambrose School, and St. Ignatius Catholic 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?
9% of all K-12 students in Meridian are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Meridian?
67% of private schools in Meridian are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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