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Hillside Academy

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Boise, ID

3900 W Hill Rd, Boise, ID 83703

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of preschools in Idaho

In Boise, Idaho, Hillside Academy is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 3 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of preschool programs in Idaho. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 177 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
3
Teachers
3.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
0.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
177 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of preschool programs in Idaho (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of preschool programs in Idaho.
    • Compared with 24 preschool programs in Idaho.

    Students by survey year

    14’17–1810’19–209’21–223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K3

    Student body

    Two or more races67%
    White33%

    Help paying tuition in Idaho

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hillside Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Idaho's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Hillside Academy

    What grades does Hillside Academy serve?

    Hillside Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Hillside Academy?

    About 3 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hillside Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Idaho has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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