Northwest Childrens Home Education Center (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Northwest Childrens Home Education Center

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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.

Quick Facts (2026)

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)

Top Rankings

Northwest Childrens Home Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 15%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

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School Notes

School Motto: From Trauma to Triumph, together we are Building Brighter Futures for children and families.

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)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

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)

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The average private school tuition in Idaho is $11,040 for elementary schools and $10,867 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Idaho is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).