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Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Top 8 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (ID)
Sun Valley Community School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (ID)

Idaho Private Schools Belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) serving 707 students in Idaho.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to Northwest Association of Independent School (NWAIS) in Idaho is Sun Valley Community School.
Share of the state: These schools make up 2% of the 167 private schools in Idaho and 3% of its 21,634 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Idaho (2026-27)

Sun Valley Community School Photo
Sun Valley Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 11
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
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Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
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Map of One Stone
One Stone
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students
Alternative School
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Idaho?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in Idaho is Sun Valley Community School.
How many private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are located in Idaho?
3 private schools belonging to Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are located in Idaho.
3
Private Schools
707
Students
$30,296
Avg. Tuition
7%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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