For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 176 students in Minidoka County, ID (there are , serving 4,360 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Minidoka County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Minidoka County, ID is St. Nicholas Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Minidoka County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Minidoka County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Nicholas Catholic School
(Catholic)
806 F Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6320
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6320
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students
Overview
This County (Minidoka County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
176 Students
21,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
459 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
383 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
90 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
51%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
50 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
40 Students
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
23%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Minidoka County, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Minidoka County, ID is St. Nicholas Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Minidoka County?
1 private schools are located in Minidoka County.
What percentage of students in Minidoka County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Minidoka County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minidoka County?
100% of private schools in Minidoka County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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