As children of a loving God, the mission of Sacred Heart School is to assist the family in educating and fostering growth of the whole child -- spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
Together we will guide our children to live as Christian members of the world community.
We offer extra curricular activities to enrich the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well being of our students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
School Notes
- School Motto: Fostering the growth of the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
- As children of a loving God, the mission of Sacred Heart School is to assist the family in educating and fostering growth of the whole child -- spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
- Together we will guide our children to live as Christian members of the world community.
- We offer extra curricular activities to enrich the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well being of our students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacred Heart Catholic School cost?
Sacred Heart Catholic School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What schools are Sacred Heart Catholic School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph's Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart Catholic School located?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is located in the Boise Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 7 other private schools located in Boise Bench.
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The nearest high school to Sacred Heart Catholic School is Foothills School of Arts & Sciences (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Rose Hill Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cloverdale Montessori
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Eagle Adventist Christian School & Preschool
(Seventh Day Adventist)
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
16.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction")
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
19.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
20.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Foothills School of Arts & Sciences ![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Eagle Adventist Christian School & Preschool
(Seventh Day Adventist)
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
16.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Foothills School of Arts & Sciences ![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cloverdale Montessori
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Eagle Adventist Christian School & Preschool
(Seventh Day Adventist)
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Rose Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Creative Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
419 S Orchard
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
0.7 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
2096 S Gourley St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences ![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences ![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One Stone
Alternative School
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Bishop Kelly High School ![Bishop Kelly High School Photo]( "Bishop Kelly High School Photo")
(Catholic)
7009 Franklin Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cole Valley Christian School
(Christian)
8775 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rose Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
0.7 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences ![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kidz Connection Montessori
Montessori School
2310 Columbus St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rose Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Creative Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
419 S Orchard
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
2096 S Gourley St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences ![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kidz Connection Montessori
Montessori School
2310 Columbus St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3615 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Latah Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
South Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 South Owyhee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 South Pond Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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