Northwest Childrens Home Education Center

Northwest Children's Home Education operates three private, non-profit K-12 Education Centers.
All three schools are accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, and officially recognized by the Idaho State Department of Education and the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The mission of the Northwest Children's Home Education is to provide quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and educational services for children and families.
Our largest school, in Lewiston, serves between 100-115 special needs students.
About half these children are Children's Home residents, and come from all over Idaho and Washington.
The others are from the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding communities.
In Nampa, the Syringa school provides educational services for up to 24 residential girls.

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Top Rankings

Northwest Childrens Home Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
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School Notes

  • School Motto: From Trauma to Triumph, together we are Building Brighter Futures for children and families.
  • Northwest Children's Home Education operates three private, non-profit K-12 Education Centers. All three schools are accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, and officially recognized by the Idaho State Department of Education and the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction. The mission of the Northwest Children's Home Education is to provide quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and educational services for children and families. Our largest school, in Lewiston, serves between 100-115 special needs students. About half these children are Children's Home residents, and come from all over Idaho and Washington. The others are from the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding communities. In Nampa, the Syringa school provides educational services for up to 24 residential girls.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Northwest Childrens Home Education Center?
The acceptance rate of Northwest Childrens Home Education Center is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What is Northwest Childrens Home Education Center's ranking?
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Northwest Childrens Home Education Center?
The application deadline for Northwest Childrens Home Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).

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