草榴社区

Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - Idaho's Christian School - Established in 1908 Greenleaf Friends Academy is the oldest Christian school in Idaho, second oldest west of the Mississippi.

Best Canyon County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,797 students in Canyon County, ID.
The top-ranked private high schools in Canyon County, ID include Gem State Adventist Academy, Centennial Baptist School, and Nampa Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
86% of private high schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Gem State Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
16115 S Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Greenleaf Friends Academy
Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known
(Friends)
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nampa Christian Schools
Nampa Christian Schools Photo - The class of 2016 celebrates commencement. 100% of these students when onto higher education. They have blessed our school beyond measure and will be missed.
(Christian)
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW Photo
All-girls (Christian)
(2)
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Gr: K-11 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Canyon County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,797 Students
12,452 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
85 Teachers
1,055 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1059
(Out of 1600)
1243
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,650
$11,681
Average Summer Program Cost
$24
$512
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$4,639
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
58 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
270 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
507 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
23 Students
162 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
772 Students
8,181 Students
% White Students
44%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
4 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
810 Students
3,211 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top-ranked private high schools in Canyon County, ID include Gem State Adventist Academy, Centennial Baptist School, and Nampa Christian Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Canyon County?
7 private high schools are located in Canyon County.
How diverse are private high schools in Canyon County?
Canyon County private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Canyon County?
86% of private high schools in Canyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private high schools in Canyon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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