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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.

Best Canyon County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,983 students in Canyon County, ID.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Canyon County, ID include Nampa Christian Schools, Zion Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Catholic 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 Private 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
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW
Boise Girls Academy: Teen Challenge PNW Photo
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-11 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 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
1,983 Students
18,408 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
1,425 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 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
$5,525
$11,018
Average Summer Program Cost
$62
$16,906
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$3,626
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
414 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
867 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
99 Students
310 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
871 Students
11,599 Students
% White Students
44%
63%
# 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
851 Students
5,013 Students
% of Others Students
42%
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 Nampa Christian Schools, Zion Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Catholic 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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