Northwest Children's Home

419 22nd Ave Lewiston, ID 83501
northwestchildrenshome.org

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)

About the School

  • 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 Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 15%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Northwest Children's Home?
The application deadline for Northwest Children's Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Idaho is $11,140 for elementary schools and $11,401 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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