Best Idaho Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools with special program emphasis serving 765 students in Idaho.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Idaho include The North Fork School, Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., and Crestline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 765

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 765

Top Ranked Idaho Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

Map of Crestline Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
299 S 3rd St
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 546-9202
Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc. Photo
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
32168 N. 5th Ave.
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-4446
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The North Fork School Photo
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Specialized Curriculum
812 Reedy Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 630-4028
Map of Alzar School
Gr: 10-11 | 42 students
Specialized Curriculum
1600 Airport Way
Cascade, ID 83611
(833) 862-5927
Classical Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4810 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 777-4400
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Map of Hall Institute For The Arts
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
Specialized Curriculum
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Map of Vanguard Idaho Inc.
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum (Latter Day Saints)
7154 W State St Num 393
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 941-0587

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, Heritage Christian Academy of North Idaho, Inc., and Crestline Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Idaho?
8 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?
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Latter Day Saints).

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