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Zion Lutheran School Top 17 · Oldest Founding Date (ID)
Calvary Christian School Top 13 · Lowest Tuition (ID)
Nampa Christian Schools Top 5 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (ID)

Nampa Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,598 students in Nampa, ID, 7% of all K-12 students in Nampa, ID are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
56% of private schools in Nampa, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,598
  • Average Tuition: $5,983
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,598
  • Average Tuition: $5,983
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Nampa, ID School Trends

Top Ranked Nampa Private Schools (2026-27)

Nampa Christian Schools Photo
Nampa Christian Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
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Map of St. Pauls Catholic School
St. Pauls Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
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Calvary Christian School
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
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Map of The Garden Of Learning
The Garden Of Learning
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
970 S Rising Sun Dr
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-2278
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Map of Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
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Map of Nampa Montessori
Nampa Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
312 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 465-6179
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Map of Original Gangster's Academy
Original Gangster's Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
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Map of Teaching World
Teaching World
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
609 15th Ave S
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-5437
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Nampa, ID Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+50.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,598
Students
+42.0% (+473 students) 10-yr
$5,983
Avg. Tuition
+165.9% (+$3,733) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+14.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
-10.5% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
24:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Nampa)
This State (ID)
# Schools
9 Schools
167 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNampa, ID Total Schools
20259
20249
20237
20228
20218
20207
20198
20187
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,598 Students
21,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025187138179
2024187134172
2023196128174
2022182128185
2021182124180
2020153111171
2019134113175
2018166112172
2017177118180
2016181116178
2015188107167
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% Students of Color
17%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202517%15%34%
202417%15%34%
202314%15%33%
202218%13%33%
202118%14%32%
202019%13%32%
201913%14%31%
201820%14%31%
201720%14%32%
201620%14%32%
201519%14%32%
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0.59
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20250.590.550.65
20240.590.550.65
20230.580.560.65
20220.600.550.64
20210.600.550.64
20200.550.520.64
20190.550.520.63
20180.580.520.63
20170.450.510.61
20160.470.500.61
20150.490.510.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
41 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20234%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
61 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20228%4%8%
20218%4%9%
202011%4%9%
201910%5%8%
201810%5%8%
201711%4%8%
201611%4%8%
201510%4%8%
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# Black Students
51 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20253%2%7%
20243%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%1%7%
20211%1%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
707 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
43%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202542%60%52%
202442%60%52%
202348%57%52%
202246%59%54%
202146%59%54%
202062%64%54%
201963%64%56%
201858%64%56%
201773%65%58%
201671%66%58%
201568%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
50 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
773 Students
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
47%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202548%31%26%
202448%31%26%
202343%34%25%
202243%33%25%
202143%33%25%
202023%26%24%
201923%25%24%
201829%25%23%
201713%27%22%
201615%26%22%
201518%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202523:113:111:1
202423:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202220:113:111:1
202120:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201818:113:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202527%57%55%
202427%54%54%
202327%51%54%
202219%50%54%
202119%51%54%
202023%45%54%
201923%45%53%
201823%46%53%
201720%45%53%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025181515
2024171515
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020131415
2019131415
2018131415
2017101315
2016121315
2015141215
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1059
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,983
$11,079

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025$5,483$11,533$15,012
2024$5,483$8,818$13,254
2023$5,100$8,697$12,626
2022$5,100$8,375$12,187
2021$5,100$8,233$11,800
2020$5,082$8,323$11,512
2019$5,082$8,501$11,293
2018$3,000$6,089$11,017
2017$3,000$6,045$10,708
2016$3,000$5,497$10,356
2015$2,250$5,467$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
19%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20256%19%34%
20246%20%34%
20236%21%34%
20226%22%33%
20216%22%33%
20206%21%32%
20196%21%31%
20186%20%30%
20176%22%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearNampa, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202592%87%81%
202492%89%85%
202397%89%85%
202297%90%85%
202197%91%85%
202097%91%85%
201997%91%85%
201898%90%85%
201798%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nampa, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Nampa, ID include Zion Lutheran School, St. Pauls Catholic School, and Nampa Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Nampa?
9 private schools are located in Nampa.
How diverse are private schools in Nampa?
Nampa private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Nampa go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Nampa are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nampa?
56% of private schools in Nampa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Nampa are often viewed compared to one another?

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