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Twin Falls Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,023 students in Twin Falls, ID.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Idaho private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
71% of private elementary schools in Twin Falls, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Twin Falls Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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

7
Private Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,023
Students
+16.8% (+147 students) 10-yr
$4,541
Avg. Tuition
+81.6% (+$2,041) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
+137.5% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Twin Falls)
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools
117 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearTwin Falls, ID Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
1,023 Students
18,198 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025146159199
2024146155192
2023140136193
2022131146205
2021152145201
2020152126188
2019165125193
2018165125190
2017160132199
2016160128196
2015146119183
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% Students of Color
19%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202519%13%33%
202419%14%32%
202312%15%32%
202214%12%32%
202114%13%31%
202014%13%31%
201915%12%31%
201815%13%30%
20178%13%31%
20168%13%31%
20158%13%31%
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0.55
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20250.550.530.64
20240.550.530.64
20230.520.540.63
20220.550.520.62
20210.550.520.62
20200.550.470.62
20190.550.480.61
20180.550.480.60
20170.480.480.59
20160.480.470.59
20150.490.470.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
411 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20251%2%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%3%5%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
118 Students
867 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202512%5%9%
202412%5%9%
20236%5%9%
20227%4%8%
20217%4%9%
20207%5%9%
20197%5%8%
20187%5%8%
20175%4%8%
20165%4%8%
20154%4%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
308 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20252%2%8%
20242%2%8%
20231%2%8%
20221%1%7%
20211%2%8%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# White Students
618 Students
11,568 Students
% White Students
63%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202563%63%55%
202463%63%55%
202364%61%55%
202260%63%57%
202160%64%57%
202060%70%58%
201961%69%59%
201861%69%59%
201768%69%61%
201668%70%61%
201565%69%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
41 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
4,876 Students
% of Others Students
22%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202522%28%22%
202422%27%22%
202327%28%22%
202230%28%22%
202130%27%20%
202030%19%19%
201928%20%20%
201828%20%20%
201725%23%19%
201625%22%18%
201529%23%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
1,423 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:112:111:1
201916:112:111:1
201816:112:111:1
201717:112:111:1
201617:113:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202588%56%54%
202488%54%54%
2023100%50%53%
2022100%50%53%
2021100%51%53%
2020100%45%53%
2019100%45%52%
2018100%46%52%
2017100%45%51%
2016100%48%51%
2015100%48%50%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025141516
2024141515
2023111415
2022111415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141315
2016141315
2015141215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,541
$9,323

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025$4,541$11,390$14,043
2024$4,963$8,826$12,357
2023$5,900$8,757$11,693
2022$5,900$8,370$11,199
2021$2,500$8,223$10,824
2020$2,500$8,316$10,496
2019$2,500$8,501$10,300
2018$2,500$6,008$10,056
2017$2,500$5,955$9,712
2016$2,500$5,497$9,307
2015$2,500$5,467$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
18%
20%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202518%20%34%
202418%20%33%
202318%22%33%
202218%23%32%
202125%23%32%
202025%22%31%
201925%22%30%
201825%20%29%
201725%23%29%
201625%27%28%
201525%27%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,038
$3,626

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025$1,038$3,626$6,227
2024$1,038$2,308$6,113
2023$1,038$1,708$5,785
2022$1,038$1,708$5,514
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearTwin Falls, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202578%87%81%
202478%89%85%
202378%88%85%
202278%90%85%
202195%91%86%
202095%91%86%
201995%91%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%86%
201695%90%85%
201595%90%86%
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Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Twin Falls, ID?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Twin Falls, ID include Immanuel Lutheran School, Lighthouse Christian School, and Hilltop Sda School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Twin Falls?
7 private elementary schools are located in Twin Falls.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Twin Falls?
Twin Falls private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Twin Falls?
71% of private elementary schools in Twin Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Twin Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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