Partnering with Christian parents, Watersprings School utilizes a godly foundation of love, truth, and discipline to train our students spiritually, academically, physically, and socially for a lifetime of glorifying and serving the Lord.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Watersprings School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
472 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Modest apparel
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs vary by grade. Please visit our website for more information.
Admissions Director
Shayley Howell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Watersprings School, originally known as Calvary Chapel Christian School, was started in the fall of 1997 with the desire to provide the believers at Watersprings Church and the Christian community of Idaho Falls with a Christ-centered school that could disciple the children of believers in the ways of Jesus Christ. With the Lord Jesus Christ as our example and main focus, our desire is to work alongside you, the parents, to provide a nurturing Christ-centered school, address education from a Christian perspective, and allow our students the opportunity to understand themselves and the world around them.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Watersprings School often compared to?
Watersprings School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Rosary Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Watersprings School offer?
Watersprings School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Watersprings School's ranking?
Watersprings School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Watersprings School?
The application deadline for Watersprings School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School or Child Care
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School or Child Care
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School or Child Care
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School or Child Care
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School or Child Care
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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