For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,740 students in Idaho.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Idaho include St. Mary's Catholic School and Cole Valley Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top-Ranked Idaho Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
412 N Monroe St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2121
Gr: NS-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Idaho include St. Mary's Catholic School and Cole Valley Christian High School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Idaho?
3 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Idaho.
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