Private schools in Idaho
PCTC pays up to $5,000 per student. Idaho parents of students in nonpublic K-12 schooling, including homeschool. Lower-income families go first, then it is first come, first served.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Capped at $50 million. The 2026 cycle drew more than 7,000 applications covering about 12,500 students.
Worth knowing: Unless you get the advance payment, you pay first and get the money back at tax time.
By city
The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.
- Meridian (36)
- Boise (29)
- Nampa (17)
- Coeur D Alene (16)
- Post Falls (16)
- Rathdrum (16)
- Caldwell (11)
- Idaho Falls (7)
- Lewiston (6)
- Sandpoint (5)
- Sun Valley (5)
- Twin Falls (5)
- Moscow (4)
- Buhl (3)
- Pocatello (3)
By kind of school
- Christian schools (54)
- Catholic schools (17)
- Montessori schools (19)
By county
- Ada County (31)
- Bannock County (3)
- Blaine County (5)
- Bonner County (6)
- Bonneville County (7)
- Boundary County (2)
- Canyon County (10)
- Elmore County (2)
- Gem County (2)
- Idaho County (1)
- Jerome County (2)
- Kootenai County (16)
- Latah County (4)
- Lemhi County (1)
- Madison County (1)
- Minidoka County (1)
- Nez Perce County (6)
- Payette County (2)
- Shoshone County (1)
- Teton County (1)
- Twin Falls County (7)
- Valley County (2)
- Washington County (1)
The largest private schools in Idaho
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Valley Christian Schools-Secondary | PreK-12 | 1,263 |
| Logos Online School | 7-12 | 1,200 |
| Clrc | 1-12 | 1,000 |
| Bishop Kelly High School | 9-12 | 967 |
| Nampa Christian High School | PreK-12 | 889 |
| Nampa Christian Schools, Inc | PreK-12 | 889 |
| Genesis Preparatory Academy | PreK-12 | 541 |
| Genesis Prep Academy | PreK-12 | 466 |
| Grace Lutheran School | PreK-12 | 430 |
| St. Ignatius Catholic School | PreK-8 | 428 |
| Sun Valley Community School-Middle | PreK-12 | 397 |
| Sun Valley Community School-Upper | PreK-12 | 397 |
| Sun Valley Community School | PreK-12 | 391 |
| St. Joseph's Catholic School | K-8 | 367 |
| Watersprings School | PreK-12 | 364 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We filled in the standard PCTC amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Idaho pay toward private school?
Up to $5,000 per student. Up to $7,500 for a student with a qualifying disability. It follows the tax year, so 2026 expenses are claimed in early 2027.
Who can get it?
Idaho parents of students in nonpublic K-12 schooling, including homeschool. Lower-income families go first, then it is first come, first served.
Is there still room?
Capped at $50 million. The 2026 cycle drew more than 7,000 applications covering about 12,500 students.
How do I know a school takes PCTC?
Idaho does not approve schools for this credit, because the money goes to parents. Any nonpublic school’s tuition can count.