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Best Canyon County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,902 students in Canyon County, ID.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools, and Centennial Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Canyon County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Centennial Baptist School
(Christian)
3610 E. Ustick Rd
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1997
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Greenleaf Friends Academy
Greenleaf Friends Academy Photo - .......a place to belong and be known
(Friends)
20565 Academy Rd
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 459-6346
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nampa Christian Schools
Nampa Christian Schools Photo - The class of 2016 celebrates commencement. 100% of these students when onto higher education. They have blessed our school beyond measure and will be missed.
(Christian)
11920 W. Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 475-1697
Gr: NS-12 | 1,053 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-girls (Christian)
(2)
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Caldwell Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Wisconsin Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4313
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Coach giving direction
(Christian)
1210 N Middleton Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-9114
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
(Christian)
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students

Overview

This County (Canyon County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,902 Students
18,203 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
1,425 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1059
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,775
$11,140
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$22,700
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
411 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
867 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
99 Students
308 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
871 Students
11,568 Students
% White Students
45%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
810 Students
4,881 Students
% of Others Students
41%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Nampa Christian Schools, and Centennial Baptist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Canyon County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Canyon County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Canyon County?
Canyon County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Idaho private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Canyon County?
100% of private elementary schools in Canyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Canyon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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