For the 2024 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 4,682 students in Boise, ID (there are 76 public schools, serving 35,322 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Boise, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Boise, ID include Riverstone International School, Bishop Kelly High School and Boise Valley Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Boise Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Grades: NS-12
| 416 students
Challenger School - Boise![Challenger School - Boise Photo]( "Challenger School - Boise Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Grades: NS-1
| n/a students
Bishop Kelly High School![Bishop Kelly High School Photo]( "Bishop Kelly High School Photo")
(Catholic)
7009 Franklin Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Cole Valley Christian Elementary School
Montessori School (Christian)
8775 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
825 W Fort St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-4909
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-4909
Grades: K-8
| 343 students
St. Marks Continuation School
(Catholic)
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Cloverdale Montessori
Montessori School
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Cole Valley Christian Middle School
(Christian)
8775 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 344-9862
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 344-9862
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Creative Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
419 S Orchard
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-8221
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Five Mile Montessori
Montessori School
1439 S Weideman Ave
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-8981
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-8981
Grades: PK-K
| 14 students
Foothills School of Arts & Sciences![Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.]( "Foothills School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Foothills students become capable and confident learners during their time at Foothills! Foothills allows students to share their voice, empowers them to become critical thinkers and open-minded listeners, and promotes a positive school culture where everyone is valued.")
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Grades: PK-9
| 158 students
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Hillside Academy
Special Program Emphasis
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Grades: PK-1
| 24 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Kidz Connection Montessori
Montessori School
2310 Columbus St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Lakewood Montessori
Montessori School
133 E Lindon St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 331-3888
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 331-3888
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Learning Treeinc
Daycare / Preschool
2908 N 28th St
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-7821
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-7821
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Montessori Academy On Parkcenter
Montessori School
649 E Parkcenter Blvd
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 344-0004
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 344-0004
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
Northview Montessori Preschool And Kindergarten
Montessori School
7670 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 322-0152
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 322-0152
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
Petra Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3080 Wildwood St
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Grades: 1-9
| 24 students
Rose Hill Montessori
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
2096 S Gourley St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 343-0201
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
717 N 11th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-3778
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-3778
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
Boise, Idaho Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Maranatha Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Assembly of God)
12000 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7272
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7272
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Boise, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Boise, ID include Riverstone International School, Bishop Kelly High School and Boise Valley Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Boise, ID?
31 private schools are located in Boise, ID.
How diverse are private schools in Boise, ID?
Boise, ID private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Boise, ID go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Boise, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
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