For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 private schools serving 8,220 students in Ada County, ID (there are 149 public schools, serving 80,577 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Ada County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Ada County, ID include Cole Valley Christian High School, Riverstone International School and The Ambrose School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Ada County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Grades: NS-12
| 1,337 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
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Grades: PK-12
| 761 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
| 945 students
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7140
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7140
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
111 Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-0260
Grades: PK-7
| 228 students
Cole Valley Christian School
(Christian)
8775 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
3901 Cassia St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 344-9738
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
825 W Fort St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-4909
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-4909
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
St. Marks Elementary School
(Catholic)
7503 W Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-6654
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Montessori School
1797 S Millenium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
Grades: PK-K
| 29 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
| 40 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
Eagle Adventist Christian School & Preschool
(Seventh Day Adventist)
538 W State St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-0093
Grades: PK-7
| 38 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
Hall Institute For The Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Grades: PK-1
| 22 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-6
| 112 students
King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
50 W Spicewood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Lakewood Montessori
Montessori School
133 E Lindon St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 331-3888
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 331-3888
Grades: PK-K
| 126 students
Learning Tree Inc
Daycare / Preschool
2908 N 28th St
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-7821
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-7821
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
Little Miracles
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
439 N Star Rd
Star, ID 83669
(208) 286-0388
Star, ID 83669
(208) 286-0388
Grades: K
| 15 students
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Grades: K-7
| 7 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1400 Park Ln
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-6333
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-6333
Grades: PK-6
| 107 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
| 136 students
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Ada County 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 Ada County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Ada County, ID include Cole Valley Christian High School, Riverstone International School and The Ambrose School.
How many private schools are located in Ada County, ID?
45 private schools are located in Ada County, ID.
How diverse are private schools in Ada County, ID?
Ada County, ID private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is same as the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Ada County, ID go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ada County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
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