Shumway Academy serves 97 students in grades Kindergarten-8. The student:teacher of Shumway Academy is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,050
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shumway Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Campus Size
2
School Motto
Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow.
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shumway Academy cost?
Shumway Academy's tuition is approximately $3,050 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Shumway Academy?
The acceptance rate of Shumway Academy is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Shumway Academy?
The application deadline for Shumway Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Shumway Academy is Watersprings School (30.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lighthouse Montessori School (27.1 miles away)
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Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
27.1
PK-6
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Snake River Montessori School
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Grades: PK-6 | 131 students 27.8 miles 2970 1st St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
27.8
PK-6
131
Acorn Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 140 students 28.6 miles 1619 Curlew Dr Ste 2
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 569-4694
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 569-4694
28.6
PK-K
140
Grades: PK-6 | 65 students 28.7 miles 2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
28.7
PK-6
65
Grades: PK-K | 101 students 29.2 miles 543 N Ridge Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 523-7615
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 523-7615
29.2
PK-K
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