Private schools in Bonner County, ID
8 schools across Oldtown, Ponderay, Sandpoint. About 457 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| House of the Lord Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 130 |
| Sandpoint Christian School | PreK-8 | 121 |
| Little Lambs Preschool | PreK-K | 12 |
| Sandpoint Jr Academy | 1-8 | 36 |
| Sandpoint Waldorf School | PreK-8 | 152 |
| Selkirk School | PreK-K | 6 |
| Selle Valley Carden School | PreK-8 | not reported |
| Valor Christian School | 7-12 | not reported |
Bonner County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Sandpoint (6)
- Among Idaho counties
- 5th most private schools of 24; 6% of the state’s 144
- Typical school
- 130 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Sandpoint Jr Academy, 36 students; Sandpoint Waldorf School, 152 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.6 typical, 6 to 17.3 across 6 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- Verified tuition
- Sandpoint Christian School $6,200; Valor Christian School $6,900
- State program
- Refundable tax credit, up to $5,000 per student
How PCTC works - Public charter schools
- 1 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Idaho
- Christian, not Catholic4
- Nonsectarian2
- Not in federal survey2
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)7
- Middle (6 to 8)6
- High school (9 to 12)2
- K to 12, one school1
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Tuition for 2 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 14, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Bonner County
Neighboring counties
- Boundary County (3)
- Kootenai County (21)
- Shoshone County (1)
- Latah County (6)
- Nez Perce County (7)
- Lewis County (1)
- Idaho County (2)
- Valley County (2)
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