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Best Ada County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 4,568 students in Ada County, ID.
The top-ranked private high schools in Ada County, ID include Cole Valley Christian School, Riverstone International School, and Cole Valley Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Idaho private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private high schools in Ada County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Ada County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5521 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Ambrose School
The Ambrose School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Kelly High School
Bishop Kelly High School Photo
(Catholic)
7009 Franklin Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cole Valley Christian High School
Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cole Valley Christian School
(Christian)
8775 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 947-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hall Institute For The Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1167 E Iron Eagle Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 957-7024
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
Heroes Academy
Montessori School
(3)
5771 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 991-4376
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Tuition listed
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
One Stone
Alternative School
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 451-3825
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students
Petra Christian Academy
(Christian)
3080 Wildwood St
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 505-0066
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Ada County, Idaho

Ada County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1439 S Weideman Ave
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-8981
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
12000 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7272
Gr: K-6 | 66 students
Vineyard Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4950 N Bradley St
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 562-4551
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students

Overview

This County (Ada County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,568 Students
12,452 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
429 Teachers
1,055 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1249
(Out of 1600)
1243
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,924
$11,681
Average % on Financial Aid
16%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,171
$4,639
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$7.57 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.50
# American Indian Students
11 Students
58 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
270 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
507 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
59 Students
162 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
2,958 Students
8,181 Students
% White Students
66%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
27 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,194 Students
3,211 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Ada County, ID?
The top-ranked private high schools in Ada County, ID include Cole Valley Christian School, Riverstone International School, and Cole Valley Christian High School.
How many private high schools are located in Ada County?
12 private high schools are located in Ada County.
How diverse are private high schools in Ada County?
Ada County private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Ada County?
50% of private high schools in Ada County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Ada County are often viewed compared to one another?

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