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The Children's School of Boise

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–K

Boise, ID

1015 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of preschools in Idaho
  • Serving families in Boise since at least 2011

In Boise, Idaho, The Children's School of Boise is an independent private school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 3 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of preschool programs in Idaho. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 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
2.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% 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

    16’11–1222’13–1423’15–1614’17–1879’19–2015’21–223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K77
    K3

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Idaho

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Children's School of Boise 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 The Children's School of Boise

    What grades does The Children's School of Boise serve?

    The Children's School of Boise serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend The Children's School of Boise?

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

    How much is tuition at The Children's School of Boise?

    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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