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Best Idaho Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools with special program emphasis serving 745 students in Idaho.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Idaho include The North Fork School and Crestline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
43% of private schools with special program emphasis in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Latter Day Saints).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Idaho Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crestline Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
299 S 3rd St
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 546-9202
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
The North Fork School
The North Fork School Photo - Hard work. Hard statistics. Open doors.
Special Program Emphasis
812 Reedy Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 630-4028
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alzar School
Special Program Emphasis
1600 Airport Way
Cascade, ID 83611
(833) 862-5927
Gr: 10-11 | 42 students
Classical Christian Academy
Classical Christian Academy Photo - Classical Christian Academy students on the 1st day of school.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hall Institute For The Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
Vanguard Idaho Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Latter Day Saints)
7154 W State St Num 393
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 941-0587
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Idaho?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Idaho include The North Fork School and Crestline Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Idaho?
7 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Idaho.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Idaho?
Idaho private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
43% of private schools with special program emphasis in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Latter Day Saints).

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