Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Ignatius Catholic School
About the School
- 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)
School Rankings
St. Ignatius Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
492 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 15%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Distance: 1.1 mi
5940 N Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 568-6076
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Montessori School
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Montessori School
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,517 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
Specialized Curriculum
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Christian
3080 Wildwood St
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Montessori School
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,517 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Montessori School
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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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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