North Idaho Christian School Photo - Feed the Need Packing Day

Top 3 Best Idaho Alternative Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 alternative private schools serving 1,091 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, North Idaho Christian School, and Project Patch School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
31% of alternative private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Top Ranked Idaho Alternative Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
North Idaho Christian School
North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024
Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Project Patch School
Project Patch School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Cherry Gulch
Cherry Gulch Photo
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Grades: 6-9
| 40 students
Christ The King Child Development Center & Kinderg
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1700 E Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-6736
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Grades: PK-1
| 22 students
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Grades: K-7
| 7 students
Northwest Academy
Alternative School
139 Success Ln
Naples, ID 83847
(208) 267-7522
Grades: 12
| 40 students
One Stone
Alternative School
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
The Sage School
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Shumway Academy
Alternative School
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, North Idaho Christian School, and Project Patch School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Idaho?
16 alternative private schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
31% of alternative private schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Recent Articles

A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
February 08, 2025
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
January 24, 2025
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.