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The Ambrose School Top 4 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (ID)
Cole Valley Christian High School Top 3 · Most AP Courses (ID)

Meridian Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 2,324 students in Meridian, ID.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Idaho private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high schools in Meridian, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Meridian Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
2,324
Students
+85.9% (+1,074 students) 10-yr
$10,164
Avg. Tuition
+99.3% (+$5,064) 10-yr
24
Avg. Class Size
+60.0% (+9 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
-12.5% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meridian)
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
55 Schools
# Students
2,324 Students
12,167 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025753222253
2024715210245
2023717195247
2022995193257
2021995188249
2020644156235
2019636153242
2018435149238
2017436152246
2016436150241
2015417140220
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% Students of Color
7%
11%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20257%12%32%
20247%12%31%
20237%11%31%
20227%12%30%
20217%12%30%
20207%12%29%
20197%11%29%
20187%12%28%
20178%13%30%
20168%13%30%
20158%13%30%
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0.54
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20250.540.500.61
20240.540.500.60
20230.540.510.60
20220.530.530.58
20210.530.530.57
20200.220.450.57
20190.200.440.56
20180.220.440.55
20170.490.480.54
20160.490.470.54
20150.470.460.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
58 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
267 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%6%
20232%3%6%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20204%3%5%
20194%3%5%
20183%3%5%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
502 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%4%8%
20202%4%8%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
30 Students
160 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20251%1%8%
20241%1%8%
20231%1%8%
20222%1%8%
20212%1%8%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%9%
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# White Students
1,178 Students
8,115 Students
% White Students
51%
67%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202552%66%59%
202455%67%60%
202355%64%60%
202257%62%62%
202157%62%63%
202088%72%64%
201989%73%64%
201888%73%65%
201765%68%66%
201665%70%66%
201568%70%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
1,052 Students
3,002 Students
% of Others Students
45%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202544%26%17%
202441%25%15%
202341%28%16%
202238%31%16%
202138%30%15%
20204%18%14%
20193%17%14%
20185%17%13%
201730%24%14%
201630%22%13%
201527%22%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
195 Teachers
1,052 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202512:112:110:1
202411:112:110:1
202311:111:110:1
202213:112:110:1
202113:111:110:1
202014:111:110:1
201913:111:110:1
201813:111:110:1
201714:111:110:1
201614:112:110:1
201513:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
52%

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

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202577%51%57%
202477%50%57%
202372%42%57%
202270%43%56%
202170%43%56%
202038%32%56%
201938%30%55%
201859%35%55%
201759%35%55%
201659%41%54%
201559%44%54%
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Average Class Size
24 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025241514
2024241514
2023241414
2022241514
2021241514
2020221414
2019221414
2018181414
2017171314
2016171314
2015151314
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
course
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,164
$11,401

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025$9,894$11,681$17,997
2024$8,064$9,064$17,011
2023$8,064$8,757$16,191
2022$7,064$7,728$15,821
2021$7,064$7,576$15,331
2020$9,128$7,339$15,046
2019$9,128$7,354$14,791
2018$5,600$6,938$14,527
2017$5,600$7,181$14,161
2016$5,600$6,636$13,713
2015$5,100$6,552$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
4%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20254%20%38%
20241%21%37%
20231%24%36%
20221%25%36%
20211%25%36%
202010%24%35%
201910%24%34%
201810%22%33%
20171%27%32%
20161%27%31%
20151%26%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,313
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202586%85%79%
202486%84%81%
202386%85%81%
202281%88%81%
202181%88%81%
202081%87%81%
201981%87%81%
201886%87%80%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked private high schools in Meridian, ID include The Ambrose School and Cole Valley Christian High School.
How many private high schools are located in Meridian?
3 private high schools are located in Meridian.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Meridian?
100% of private high schools in Meridian are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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