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Best 83646 Idaho Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,274 students in 83646, ID (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,570 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 83646, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in 83646, ID include St. Ignatius Catholic School and The Ambrose School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
60% of private schools in 83646, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked 83646 Idaho Private Schools (2026)

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
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
6180 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Tuition listed
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 83646, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in 83646, ID include St. Ignatius Catholic School and The Ambrose School.
How many private schools are located in 83646?
5 private schools are located in 83646.
How diverse are private schools in 83646?
83646 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in 83646 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 83646 are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 83646?
60% of private schools in 83646 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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