The average private school in Idaho was founded around 1979 (2024-25).
The oldest private school in Idaho is Greenleaf Friends Academy, founded in 1908.
Year Founded Range: 1908
1995
Avg. Year Founded: 1967
Oldest Private Schools in Idaho (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenleaf Friends Academy![Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known]( "Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known")
(Friends)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-12
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: NS-8
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: PK-8
125 East Locust Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0877
Rank: #44.
Beacon Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1918
Grades: K-10
615 Stewart Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-8361
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-8361
Rank: #55.
Holy Rosary Catholic School![Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo - It's a GREAT day at Holy Rosary!]( "Holy Rosary Catholic School Photo - It's a GREAT day at Holy Rosary!")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-6
161 9th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 522-7781
Rank: #66.
Sandpoint Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: 1-8
2255 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3584
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3584
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
2620 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-7476
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-6
2071 12th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 529-8080
Rank: #99.
Nampa Christian Schools![Nampa Christian Schools Photo - The class of 2016 celebrates commencement. 100% of these students when onto higher education. They have blessed our school beyond measure and will be missed.]( "Nampa Christian Schools Photo - The class of 2016 celebrates commencement. 100% of these students when onto higher education. They have blessed our school beyond measure and will be missed.")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Rank: #1010.
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-8
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Rank: #1111.
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: K-7
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Challenger School - Boise![Challenger School - Boise Photo]( "Challenger School - Boise Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-1
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Rank: #1414.
Bishop Kelly High School![Bishop Kelly High School Photo]( "Bishop Kelly High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 9-12
7009 Franklin Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: NS-12
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Clear Lakes Christian Academy![Clear Lakes Christian Academy Photo - Clear Lakes Christian Academy has provided quality Christian education since 1978 to the Magic Valley area.]( "Clear Lakes Christian Academy Photo - Clear Lakes Christian Academy has provided quality Christian education since 1978 to the Magic Valley area.")
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: K-12
440 Clear Lakes Rd
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8481
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8481
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Selkirk School![Selkirk School Photo - Plaground]( "Selkirk School Photo - Plaground")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: PK-K
11014 W Pine St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4931
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4931
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
3639 W Prairie Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7542
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hilltop Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: 1-7
131 Grandview Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-5934
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-5934
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-2
1015 N 8th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-6840
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-6840
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Coeur D'alene Christian School![Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo]( "Coeur D'alene Christian School Photo")
(Church of Christ)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-7
6439 N 4th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-7118
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Logos School![Logos School Photo]( "Logos School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-12
110 Baker St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1226
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1226
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
North Idaho Christian School![North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024]( "North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: K-12
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Rank: #2525.
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: PK-K
3115 N 15th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-6099
Rank: #2626.
Silver Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: PK-12
514 West Brown Avenue
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 783-3791
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 783-3791
Rank: #2727.
Cloverdale Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-K
12255 W Goldenrod Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 322-1200
Rank: #2828.
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-1
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Rank: #2929.
Snake River Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: PK-6
2970 1st St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: PK-7
810 N. Chase Rd
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-5200
Rank: #3131.
Project Patch School![Project Patch School Photo]( "Project Patch School Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
Founding Date: 1991
Grades: 6-12
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-9
601 South 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-9260
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-8
2007 Sandpoint W Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Rank: #3434.
Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: K-11
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-12
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average private schools founding year?
The Idaho average private schools founding year is 1979 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Idaho?
The top ranked private schools in Idaho include Greenleaf Friends Academy, St. Mary's Catholic School and Lake City Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Idaho?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Idaho is Greenleaf Friends Academy, with a year of 1908. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Greenleaf Friends Academy, with a year of 1908.
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