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Best Idaho Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 2,129 students in Idaho.
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Idaho include Cornerstone Christian Academy, Project Patch School, and Cole Valley Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is same as the Idaho private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Idaho Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenger School - Boise
Challenger School - Boise Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Gr: NS-1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Gr: NS-8
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Cole Valley Christian High School
Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Gr: PK-7 | 200 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Project Patch School
Project Patch School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Gr: NS-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Watersprings School
Watersprings School Photo - One of our 3rd Grade Classes
(Christian)
(1)
4250 South 25th East
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 542-6250
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(2)
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Cherry Gulch
Cherry Gulch Photo
All-boys | Alternative School
(3)
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences
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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
Lighthouse Montessori School
Lighthouse Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
756 S. Foothill Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Snake River Montessori School
Montessori School
2970 1st St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
SUMMIT Christian Academy
SUMMIT Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(19)
5350 N 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-8238
Gr: NS-6 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Idaho?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Idaho include Cornerstone Christian Academy, Project Patch School, and Cole Valley Christian High School.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Idaho?
15 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Idaho.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in Idaho?
Idaho private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
50% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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