St. Pauls Catholic School

1515 8th St S Nampa, ID 83651
nampacatholic.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked ID School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • The mission of the St. Paul's Catholic School is to develop Catholic faith and ensure individual academic excellence.
  • We provide a quality Catholic education that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and Society.
  • We teach learners in a student'centered environment that fosters the development of the whole person as an individual; nurtures values, skills and the ability to learn based on individual potential; teaches communication skills effectively across the content areas, possess broad general knowledge, and are skillful in the uses of technology; provides a safe and secure learning environment in which everyone is respected as children of God; and promotes Christ-like behavior in all learners as a basis of school discipline.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked ID School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Pauls Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 15%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,000 per year (specific amounts may vary depending on grade level)

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Your Child's Education Is Our Top Priority'
  • The mission of the St. Paul's Catholic School is to develop Catholic faith and ensure individual academic excellence. We provide a quality Catholic education that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and Society. We teach learners in a student'centered environment that fosters the development of the whole person as an individual; nurtures values, skills and the ability to learn based on individual potential; teaches communication skills effectively across the content areas, possess broad general knowledge, and are skillful in the uses of technology; provides a safe and secure learning environment in which everyone is respected as children of God; and promotes Christ-like behavior in all learners as a basis of school discipline.
Source: Verified school update

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St. Pauls Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for St. Pauls Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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