For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,143 students in Twin Falls County, ID (there are 41 public schools, serving 16,173 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Twin Falls County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Twin Falls County, ID include Immanuel Lutheran School, Acton Academy Twin Falls, and Hilltop Sda School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private schools in Twin Falls County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).
Top Ranked Twin Falls County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Twin Falls![Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo]( "Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo")
Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Grades: NS-10
| 36 students
Hilltop Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
131 Grandview Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-5934
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-5934
Grades: 1-7
| 18 students
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
960 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Grades: PK-12
| 391 students
Acorn Learning Center
Montessori School
1306 Filer Ave. East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7055
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Clear Lakes Christian Academy![Clear Lakes Christian Academy Photo - Clear Lakes Christian Academy has provided quality Christian education since 1978 to the Magic Valley area.]( "Clear Lakes Christian Academy Photo - Clear Lakes Christian Academy has provided quality Christian education since 1978 to the Magic Valley area.")
(Baptist)
440 Clear Lakes Rd
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8481
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8481
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Clover Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3552 N 1825 E
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 326-5198
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 326-5198
Grades: PK-4
| 59 students
St. Edwards Catholic School
(Catholic)
139 6th Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-3872
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-3872
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Grades: NS-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Twin Falls County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Twin Falls County, ID include Immanuel Lutheran School, Acton Academy Twin Falls, and Hilltop Sda School.
How many private schools are located in Twin Falls County?
9 private schools are located in Twin Falls County.
How diverse are private schools in Twin Falls County?
Twin Falls County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Twin Falls County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Twin Falls County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Twin Falls County?
80% of private schools in Twin Falls County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).
Which private schools in Twin Falls County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Twin Falls County include: Twin Falls Christian Academy vs. Lighthouse Christian School, Hilltop Sda School vs. Lighthouse Christian School, St. Edwards Catholic School vs. Lighthouse Christian School
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