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Best Twin Falls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,023 students in Twin Falls, ID (there are 22 public schools, serving 10,098 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Twin Falls, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Twin Falls, ID include Lighthouse Christian School, Hilltop Sda School, and Acton Academy Twin Falls.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
71% of private schools in Twin Falls, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Twin Falls Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Twin Falls
Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo
Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Gr: NS-10 | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
131 Grandview Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-5934
Gr: 1-7 | 18 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
960 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Acorn Learning Center
Montessori School
1306 Filer Ave. East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
St. Edwards Catholic School
(Catholic)
139 6th Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-3872
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Tuition listed
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Twin Falls)
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,023 Students
21,779 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
1,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,541
$10,988
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,038
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
618 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
222 Students
6,531 Students
% of Others Students
22%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Twin Falls, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Twin Falls, ID include Lighthouse Christian School, Hilltop Sda School, and Acton Academy Twin Falls.
How many private schools are located in Twin Falls?
7 private schools are located in Twin Falls.
How diverse are private schools in Twin Falls?
Twin Falls private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Twin Falls go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Twin Falls are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Twin Falls?
71% of private schools in Twin Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Twin Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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