For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 725 students located throughout Idaho.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
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# Students
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107,111 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (ID)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
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8:1
Academic Programs
This State (ID)
US
Avg. AP Courses
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22
Avg. IB Courses
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28
Avg. Class Size
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13
Academic Performance
This State (ID)
US
Avg. SAT Score
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1270
Avg. ACT Score
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27
Tuition and Finances
This State (ID)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
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$64,480
Avg. Tuition (Day)
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$38,054
Avg. Tuition (International)
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$62,481
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
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42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
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$26,973
Avg. Endowment
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$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (ID)
US
% International Students
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27%
% Boarding Students
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59%
Top Idaho Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Idaho?
There are 2 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Idaho.
What is the oldest boarding school in Idaho?
Sun Valley Community School, founded in 1973, is the oldest boarding school in Idaho.
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