For the 2025 school year, there are 9 alternative private elementary schools serving 736 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Idaho Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
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Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Grades: 6-9
| 40 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
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
The Sage School
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
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
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho include Innovate Academy And Prepartory School, North Idaho Christian School, and Project Patch School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Idaho?
9 alternative private elementary schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 14%.
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