Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ID School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ID School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
From Trauma to Triumph, together we are Building Brighter Futures for children and families.
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 15%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
School Notes
- Northwest Children's Home Education operates three private, non-profit K-12 Education Centers.
- All three schools are accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, and officially recognized by the Idaho State Department of Education and the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- The mission of the Northwest Children's Home Education is to provide quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and educational services for children and families.
- Our largest school, in Lewiston, serves between 100-115 special needs students.
- About half these children are Children's Home residents, and come from all over Idaho and Washington.
- The others are from the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding communities.
- In Nampa, the Syringa school provides educational services for up to 24 residential girls.
- Northwest Children's Home Education operates three private, non-profit K-12 Education Centers. All three schools are accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, and officially recognized by the Idaho State Department of Education and the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction. The mission of the Northwest Children's Home Education is to provide quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and educational services for children and families. Our largest school, in Lewiston, serves between 100-115 special needs students. About half these children are Children's Home residents, and come from all over Idaho and Washington. The others are from the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding communities. In Nampa, the Syringa school provides educational services for up to 24 residential girls.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Northwest Childrens Home Education Center?
The acceptance rate of Northwest Childrens Home Education Center is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What is Northwest Childrens Home Education Center's ranking?
Northwest Childrens Home Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Northwest Childrens Home Education Center?
The application deadline for Northwest Childrens Home Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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