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Best Idaho Alternative 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative private elementary schools serving 736 students in Idaho.
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho include Logan Christian Academy, Project Patch School, and North Idaho Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Idaho private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of alternative private elementary schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Idaho Alternative 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Innovate Academy And Prepartory School
Alternative School
342 E Idaho St
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 954-7671
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Tuition listed
Logan Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
219 N Roosevelt St
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 912-2783
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Idaho Christian School
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Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Project Patch School
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Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cherry Gulch
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All-boys | Alternative School
(3)
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Hillside Academy
Alternative School
3900 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 343-8919
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students Tuition listed
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
The Sage School
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Shumway Academy
Alternative School
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Idaho include Logan Christian Academy, Project Patch School, and North Idaho Christian School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Idaho?
9 alternative private elementary schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Idaho?
33% of alternative private elementary schools in Idaho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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