Sandpoint Waldorf School Photo - Math, the sciences, and language arts are taught in blocks which allow for indepth study of topics

Top 5 Best Idaho Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 31 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Idaho. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Idaho.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Idaho include Riverstone International School, The North Fork School, and Sandpoint Waldorf School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Idaho (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 416 students
Challenger School - Boise
Challenger School - Boise Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5551 W. Bloom Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 338-9500
Grades: NS-1
| n/a students
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Acton Academy Twin Falls
Acton Academy Twin Falls Photo
Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Grades: NS-10
| 36 students
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
The North Fork School
The North Fork School Photo - Hard work. Hard statistics. Open doors.
Special Program Emphasis
812 Reedy Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4024
Grades: 5-11
| 6 students
2007 Sandpoint W Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Po Box 2118
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Grades: PK-12
| 446 students
Acorn Learning Center
Montessori School
1306 Filer Ave. East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 63 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
Children House Montessori
Montessori School
101 5th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 413-6634
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
1015 N 8th St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-6840
Grades: PK-2
| 82 students
Elk Mountain Academy
Elk Mountain Academy Photo - Each summer some of our students and their parents go on a rafting trip with some of our staff. This is a great time to re-connect and bond in a new environment.
3067 Mosquito Creek Rd
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(406) 847-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 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.
Special Program Emphasis
601 South 9th Street
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
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
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
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Kidz Connection Montessori
Montessori School
2310 Columbus St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-1191
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students
1480 S 500 W
Driggs, ID 83422
(208) 354-7898
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Lighthouse Montessori School
Lighthouse Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
756 S. Foothill Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1400 Park Ln
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-6333
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
192 W Birch St
Victor, ID 83455
(307) 732-7775
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
155 E Boise Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 386-9108
Grades: PK-3
| 56 students
Northwest Children's Home
Special Education School
419 22nd Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Grades: 3-12
| 53 students
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center
Special Education School
602 13th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Grades: 1-12
| 55 students
Pioneer Montessori School
Montessori School
211 Second Ave N
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9060
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
Pocatello Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
240 E Maple St
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Grades: PK-3
| 112 students
Rose Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
4603 W Albion St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7674
Grades: PK-6
| 52 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
Snake River Montessori School
Montessori School
2970 1st St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-4730
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students

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