For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 621 students in Nez Perce County, ID (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,328 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Nez Perce County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Nez Perce County, ID include Northwest Childrens Home Education Center, All Saints Catholic School, and Beacon Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
63% of private schools in Nez Perce County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Nez Perce County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
3326 14th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-4411
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-4411
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2
Beacon Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
615 Stewart Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-8361
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-8361
Gr: K-10 | 35 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center
Special Education School
602 13th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Acceptance rate listed
Children House Montessori
Montessori School
101 5th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 413-6634
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 413-6634
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students
Confluence Christian High School
(Christian)
635 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 731-6320
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 731-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
4073 Fairway Dr
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 798-7149
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 798-7149
Gr: K-8 | 103 students
Northwest Children's Home
Special Education School
419 22nd Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students
Wonder World Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3504 16 St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-9206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-9206
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Overview
This County (Nez Perce County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
8 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
621 Students
21,742 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
50 Teachers
1,687 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,582
$10,999
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
357 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
56%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
232 Students
6,527 Students
% of Others Students
37%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Nez Perce County, ID include Northwest Childrens Home Education Center, All Saints Catholic School, and Beacon Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Nez Perce County?
8 private schools are located in Nez Perce County.
How diverse are private schools in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Nez Perce County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Nez Perce County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nez Perce County?
63% of private schools in Nez Perce County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Nez Perce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nez Perce County include: Beacon Christian School vs. Cornerstone Christian School, All Saints Catholic School vs. Cornerstone Christian School, Cornerstone Christian School vs. Beacon Christian School
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