St. Ignatius Catholic School in Meridian, ID, serves 492 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school operates with 24 teachers, maintaining a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1, supporting instructional needs across elementary and middle school levels.
Approximately 15.7% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting demographic diversity within the suburban Meridian area.
As a Catholic–affiliated initution, St. Ignatius offers a regular elementary and secondary program aligned with its religious orientation.
Ignatius ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for having one of the large student bodies in the state.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Ignatius Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
492 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Go forth and set the world on fire.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Ignatius Catholic School's ranking?
St. Ignatius Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Ignatius Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Ignatius Catholic School is The Ambrose School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Tuition listed
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hall Institute For The Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
Petra Christian Academy
(Christian)
3080 Wildwood St
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cloverdale Montessori
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Central Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5450 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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