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Challenger School - Meridian Top 19 · Oldest Founding Date (ID)
Montessori Academy Preschool of Meridian
Cole Valley Christian High School Top 3 · Most AP Courses (ID)

Meridian ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 3,016 students in Meridian, ID, 10% of all K-12 students in Meridian, ID are educated in private schools versus (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Meridian, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Meridian ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Challenger School - Meridian Photo
Challenger School - Meridian
Gr: NS-8
2020 W. Everest Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 846-8888
(1)
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Montessori Academy Preschool of Meridian Photo
Montessori Academy Preschool of Meridian
5940 N Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 568-6076
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The Ambrose School Photo
The Ambrose School
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 323-3888
(3)
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Cole Valley Christian High School Photo
Cole Valley Christian High School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,517 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
(8)
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Map of St. Ignatius Catholic School
St. Ignatius Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students
Catholic
6180 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 888-4759
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Map of A Child's Choice Montessori School
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
1797 S Millenium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
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Map of King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
50 W Spicewood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
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Map of The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 767
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
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Map of Treasure Valley Baptist School
Treasure Valley Baptist School
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
Baptist
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
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Meridian, ID ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
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+80.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
3,016
Students
+139.0% (+1,754 students) 10-yr
$10,164
Avg. Tuition
+99.3% (+$5,064) 10-yr
24
Avg. Class Size
+60.0% (+9 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meridian)
This State (ID)
# Schools
9 Schools
167 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMeridian, ID Total Schools
20259
20248
20236
20224
20215
20205
20194
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
3,016 Students
21,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025422138179
2024405134172
2023440128174
2022670128185
2021510124180
2020334111171
2019428113175
2018329112172
2017330118180
2016330116178
2015316107167
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% Students of Color
9%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20259%15%34%
20249%15%34%
20237%15%33%
20227%13%33%
20217%14%32%
20207%13%32%
20198%14%31%
20188%14%31%
20179%14%32%
20169%14%32%
20159%14%32%
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0.56
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20250.560.550.65
20240.550.550.65
20230.550.560.65
20220.540.550.64
20210.540.550.64
20200.280.520.64
20190.240.520.63
20180.250.520.63
20170.500.510.61
20160.500.500.61
20150.480.510.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20234%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%2%4%
20205%3%4%
20195%3%4%
20185%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
81 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
41 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20222%1%7%
20212%1%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%7%
20152%1%8%
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# White Students
1,666 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
52%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202553%60%52%
202455%60%52%
202355%57%52%
202258%59%54%
202158%59%54%
202084%64%54%
201987%64%56%
201886%64%56%
201766%65%58%
201666%66%58%
201569%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
50 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
1,324 Students
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
42%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202540%31%26%
202438%31%26%
202339%34%25%
202236%33%25%
202136%33%25%
20207%26%24%
20194%25%24%
20185%25%23%
201727%27%22%
201627%26%22%
201524%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
224 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202577%57%55%
202477%54%54%
202372%51%54%
202270%50%54%
202170%51%54%
202038%45%54%
201938%45%53%
201859%46%53%
201759%45%53%
201659%48%52%
201559%48%52%
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Average Class Size
24 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025241515
2024241515
2023241415
2022241415
2021241415
2020221415
2019221415
2018181415
2017171315
2016171315
2015151215
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,164
$11,079

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
2025$9,894$11,533$15,012
2024$8,064$8,818$13,254
2023$8,064$8,697$12,626
2022$7,064$8,375$12,187
2021$7,064$8,233$11,800
2020$9,128$8,323$11,512
2019$9,128$8,501$11,293
2018$5,600$6,089$11,017
2017$5,600$6,045$10,708
2016$5,600$5,497$10,356
2015$5,100$5,467$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
4%
19%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
20254%19%34%
20241%20%34%
20231%21%34%
20221%22%33%
20211%22%33%
202010%21%32%
201910%21%31%
201810%20%30%
20171%22%30%
20161%25%29%
20151%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,313
$3,626
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMeridian, ID AvgIdaho (ID)National
202586%87%81%
202486%89%85%
202386%89%85%
202281%90%85%
202181%91%85%
202081%91%85%
201981%91%85%
201886%90%85%
201786%90%85%
201686%90%85%
201586%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Meridian, ID include Cole Valley Christian High School, St. Ignatius Catholic School, and The Ambrose School.
How many private schools are located in Meridian?
9 private schools are located in Meridian.
How diverse are private schools in Meridian?
Meridian private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Meridian go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Meridian are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Meridian?
67% of private schools in Meridian are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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