St. Pauls Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Pauls Catholic School

1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651

Tel: (208) 467-3601

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The mission of the St. Paul's Catholic School is to develop Catholic faith and ensure individual academic excellence.

We provide a quality Catholic education that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and Society.

We teach learners in a student'centered environment that fosters the development of the whole person as an individual; nurtures values, skills and the ability to learn based on individual potential; teaches communication skills effectively across the content areas, possess broad general knowledge, and are skillful in the uses of technology; provides a safe and secure learning environment in which everyone is respected as children of God; and promotes Christ-like behavior in all learners as a basis of school discipline.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked ID School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 148 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Pauls Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1922

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

148 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 15%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$3,000 per year (specific amounts may vary depending on grade level)

School Notes

School Motto: 'Your Child's Education Is Our Top Priority'

The mission of the St. Paul's Catholic School is to develop Catholic faith and ensure individual academic excellence. We provide a quality Catholic education that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and Society. We teach learners in a student'centered environment that fosters the development of the whole person as an individual; nurtures values, skills and the ability to learn based on individual potential; teaches communication skills effectively across the content areas, possess broad general knowledge, and are skillful in the uses of technology; provides a safe and secure learning environment in which everyone is respected as children of God; and promotes Christ-like behavior in all learners as a basis of school discipline.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked ID School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 148 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Canyon County, ID is $5,775 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).