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The Learning Center

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

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Tel: (208) 920-9911

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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:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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)

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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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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)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Idaho is $11,040 for elementary schools and $10,867 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).