Hope Lutheran School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-7 45 students 6.9 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Special program emphasis
Private schools in Idaho Falls, ID
7 schools within 12 miles. PCTC pays up to $5,000 per student.
Schools near Idaho Falls
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Acorn Childrens Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-Transitional K 5 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Early childhood
Grades PreK-6 62 students 10.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Watersprings School
1 mi Grades PreK-12 364 students 12.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-5 79 students 12 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-K 24 students 24 students per teacher Nonsectarian Early childhood
Grades PreK-3 35 students 9.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Idaho pays, and what that leaves you
Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit Refundable tax credit
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.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees PCTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
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.
Keep looking
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 (you are looking at Idaho Falls) 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 many private schools are there near Idaho Falls?
We count 7 within 12 miles of downtown Idaho Falls. Together they enrolled about 614 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Watersprings School with 364 students.
Which Idaho Falls private schools take PCTC?
Idaho does not approve schools for this credit, because the money goes to parents. Any nonpublic school’s tuition can count.
Will PCTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. PCTC pays up to $5,000 per student, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.