Best Payette Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 88 students in Payette, ID (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,274 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Payette, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Payette, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Payette, ID (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
River Of Life Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(1)
800 17th Ave N
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4416
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Treasure Valley Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
305 1/2 S 9th St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-2410
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students

Overview

This Town (Payette)
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
88 Students
21,779 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,400
$10,988

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
43 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
49%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
29 Students
6,531 Students
% of Others Students
33%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Payette, ID?
2 private schools are located in Payette, ID.
What percentage of students in Payette go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Payette are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Payette?
100% of private schools in Payette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Seventh Day Adventist).

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