For the 2026 school year, there are 10 alternative private high schools serving 607 students in Idaho.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Idaho include Project Patch School and North Idaho Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked Idaho Alternative 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Idaho Christian School![North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024 North Idaho Christian School Photo - Girls Varsity Basketball Champions 2024]()

Alternative School
251 W Miles Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7546
Gr: K-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Project Patch School![Project Patch School Photo Project Patch School Photo]()

Alternative School (Christian)
PO BOX 450
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(360) 690-8495
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Innercept
Alternative School
1115 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Intermountain School & Hosp
Alternative School
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 350-2324
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
The Sage School
Alternative School
1451 Aviation Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-0120
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Gr: 10-12 Avg. class size: 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private high schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Idaho include Project Patch School and North Idaho Christian School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Idaho?
10 alternative private high schools are located in Idaho.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Idaho?
Idaho alternative private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is same as the Idaho private school average of 11%.
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