Sun Valley Community School-Upper
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Sun Valley, ID
1 Community School Dr, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Sun Valley
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Idaho
- The largest independent school in Sun Valley
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools nationwide
Sun Valley Community School-Upper is an independent private school in Sun Valley, Idaho, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 397 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of independent schools nationwide. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 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–12
- Students
- 397
- Teachers
- 78.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 179 girls, 218 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 74% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Idaho
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sun Valley Community School-Upper whether it takes part.
- Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about Sun Valley Community School-Upper
What grades does Sun Valley Community School-Upper serve?
Sun Valley Community School-Upper serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Sun Valley Community School-Upper?
About 397 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sun Valley Community School-Upper?
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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