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Best Valley County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 387 students in Valley County, ID (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,659 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Valley County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Valley County, ID is The North Fork School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of private schools in Valley County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Valley County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The North Fork School
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Special Program Emphasis
812 Reedy Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 630-4028
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alzar School
Special Program Emphasis
1600 Airport Way
Cascade, ID 83611
(833) 862-5927
Gr: 10-11 | 42 students

Overview

This County (Valley County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
387 Students
21,742 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
1,687 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1243
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,850
$10,999
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
459 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
343 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
89%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
31 Students
6,527 Students
% of Others Students
8%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Valley County, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Valley County, ID is The North Fork School.
How many private schools are located in Valley County?
2 private schools are located in Valley County.
What percentage of students in Valley County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Valley County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valley County?
33% of private schools in Valley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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