The Learning Center

7164 4th St(physical) P.o. Box 964(mailing) Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
www.nic.edu

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)

About the School

  • 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)

School Rankings

The Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 15%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for The Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Idaho is $11,140 for elementary schools and $11,401 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Idaho is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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