St. Joseph Seminary
2 mi Grades 7-12 12 students 12 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Private schools in Rathdrum, ID
16 schools within 12 miles. PCTC pays up to $5,000 per student.
Schools near Rathdrum
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades K-12 29 students 6.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-12 212 students 10 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Genesis Prep Academy
5 mi Grades PreK-12 466 students 11 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-12 541 students 15.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 188 students 10.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K 14 students 14 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades PreK-12 230 students 13.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Pine Grove Academy
7 mi Grades PreK-8 102 students 7.4 students per teacher Latter Day Saints
Grades PreK-8 241 students 13.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-12 228 students 14 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-6 107 students 11.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades Transitional 1st-11 25 students 4.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Lake City Academy
10 mi Grades PreK-8 140 students 14.7 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades PreK-K 18 students 18 students per teacher Baptist Early childhood
Grades PreK-K 6 students 6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood
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.
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 Rathdrum) 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 Rathdrum?
We count 16 within 12 miles of downtown Rathdrum. Together they enrolled about 2,559 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Genesis Preparatory Academy with 541 students.
Which Rathdrum 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.