For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 644 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint Junior Academy, House Of The Lord Christian Academy, and Sandpoint Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Idaho private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private elementary schools in Bonner County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Bonner County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
754 Silver Birch Ln
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2184
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
477954 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 265-8624
Gr: NS-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sandpoint Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2255 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3584
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3584
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
2007 Sandpoint W Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2683
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3067 Mosquito Creek Rd
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(406) 847-4400
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(406) 847-4400
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
33820 Highway 41
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2638
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-2638
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Selle Valley Carden School
(Christian)
1185 Selle Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8531
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-8531
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Bonner County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cynthia S Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool
1007 Lake St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-4121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-4121
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Overview
This County (Bonner County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
8 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
644 Students
18,203 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
49 Teachers
1,425 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,380
$11,140
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
83 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
411 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
867 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
308 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
349 Students
11,568 Students
% White Students
60%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
41 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
198 Students
4,881 Students
% of Others Students
34%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint Junior Academy, House Of The Lord Christian Academy, and Sandpoint Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bonner County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Bonner County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bonner County?
Bonner County private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bonner County?
75% of private elementary schools in Bonner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Bonner County include: Alacca Christian Academy vs. Sandpoint Christian School, Sandpoint Junior Academy vs. Sandpoint Waldorf School, Sandpoint Waldorf School vs. Sandpoint Christian School
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