Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Hillside Academy
About the School
- Hillside Academy is an independent school that provides a safe, experiential and integrated learning environment attentive to individual needs.
- Hillside's environment empowers children to maximize their potential and to find their places as lifelong learners in school and society.
- Our school welcomes and encourages the presence and participation of parents in the creation of an active, inventive and congenial environment.
- Our goal is to educate meaningfully while nuturing and building trust.
- Our success is measured by whether, in partnership with parents, we've made the most of an individual's potential based on their strengths and gifts.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$500 per month. Part-time fees are available.
Admissions Director
Barbara Brown
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hillside Academy cost?
Hillside Academy's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Hillside Academy?
The application deadline for Hillside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hillside Academy located?
Hillside Academy is located in the Quail Ridge neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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