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Idaho Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 catholic private schools serving 4,550 students in Idaho. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Idaho.

The catholic private schools in Idaho include Holy Family Catholic School, St. Joseph's Catholic School, and Bishop Kelly High School.

The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 21
# Students Served: 4,550

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 21
# Students Served: 4,550

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Idaho?

The catholic private schools in Idaho include Holy Family Catholic School, St. Joseph's Catholic School, and Bishop Kelly High School.

How many catholic private schools are located in Idaho?

21 catholic private schools are located in Idaho.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Idaho?

Idaho catholic private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.

Idaho Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

4,550

Students

$5,362

Avg. Tuition

21%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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