The Learning Center in Bonners Ferry, ID, offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
The school enrolls 41 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 supported by two teachers.
Fifty percent of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among private schools in Idaho.
As a co–ed early childhood program, The Learning Center serves families in a remote town community.
Nearby private schools include Cornerstone Christian School and Northwest Academy, offering additional options for higher grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Learning Center?
The application deadline for The Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Learning Center is Northwest Academy (9.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cornerstone Christian School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sandpoint Waldorf School (18.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
513357 Hwy 95n
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
(208) 267-1644
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
(208) 267-1644
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Northwest Academy
Alternative School
139 Success Ln
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
9.3 miles
Gr: 12 | 40 students
2007 Sandpoint W Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
18 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Mountain View Christian School
(Mennonite)
510860 Highway 95
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
(208) 267-2965
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
(208) 267-2965
20.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 75 students
Selle Valley Carden School
(Christian)
1185 Selle Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8531
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8531
25.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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