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Northwest Children's Home in Lewiston, ID, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 3 through 12 in a small city setting.

The school enrolls 53 students and employs 10 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 5:1.

Northwest Children's Home has a nonsectarian orientation and is part of other school associations.

The student population includes 7.8% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Lewiston community.

This Idaho special education school is located near several other private schools offering a range of grade levels and student–teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 53 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 15%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 53 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Idaho is $11,040 for elementary schools and $10,867 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Idaho is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).