The Sage School in Hailey, ID serves 83 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, town–based alternative school setting.
Founded in 2009, The Sage School has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 13 teaching staff members.
Tuition is $27,900 for this co–ed secondary program. The student body includes approximately 9.9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
The Sage School is a member of a state or regional independent school association and is often compared to nearby schools such as Sun Valley Community School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
2009
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,900
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Sage School cost?
The Sage School's tuition is approximately $27,900 for private students.
What schools are The Sage School often compared to?
The Sage School is often viewed alongside schools like Sun Valley Community School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Sage School?
The application deadline for The Sage School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Sage School vs. Sun Valley Community School
The nearest high school to The Sage School is Sun Valley Community School (12.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pioneer Montessori School (11.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pioneer Montessori School
Montessori School
211 Second Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
51 miles
Gr: 10-12 Avg. class size: 4 students
Canyonside Christian School
(Christian)
820 E Nez Perce
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
56.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
65.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
51 miles
Gr: 10-12 Avg. class size: 4 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
65.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
66.4 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
960 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
66.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pioneer Montessori School
Montessori School
211 Second Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canyonside Christian School
(Christian)
820 E Nez Perce
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
56.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
65.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
65.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pioneer Montessori School
Montessori School
211 Second Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canyonside Christian School
(Christian)
820 E Nez Perce
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
56.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
65.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
65.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Wood River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Wood River High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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