Excellent
#5 of 82 private schools in ID
Top 5% of private schools
Sun Valley Community School-upper
School
1 COMMUNITY SCHOOL DR, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Idaho private schools
#5 of 82
In Sun Valley
#1 of 2
public schools
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Sun Valley Community School-upper
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About Sun Valley Community School-upper
Sun Valley Community School-upper is a private school in Sun Valley, ID. Sun Valley Community School-upper serves approximately 410 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sun Valley Community School-upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 82 private schools in ID.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- ID avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Sun Valley Community School-upper sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sun Valley Community School-upper is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Schools in Sun Valley
No public schools found in Sun Valley for comparison. 1 other private school in the area.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ID
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1 COMMUNITY SCHOOL DR, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sun Valley Community School-upper may also want to explore other schools in the area. CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 33.2 miles away, in nearby Carey), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL-ELEMENTARY (rated 4.7/10), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sun Valley, see our Sun Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
14 within 33.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL-ELEMENTARY Sun Valley | 0.0 mi | 4.7 |
| PIONEER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ketchum | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL Ketchum | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| WOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hailey | 11.3 mi | 7.0 |
| HAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hailey | 12.1 mi | 5.4 |
| WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Hailey | 12.2 mi | 6.5 |
| SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Hailey | 12.4 mi | 5.3 |
| THE SAGE SCHOOL Hailey | 12.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hailey | 14.1 mi | 6.1 |
| SYRINGA MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL Hailey | 14.5 mi | 9.0 |
| BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bellevue | 16.0 mi | 6.4 |
| CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL Fairfield | 32.3 mi | 6.5 |
| CAMAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Fairfield | 32.3 mi | 8.7 |
| CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL Carey | 33.2 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 83353 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,568
Median Home Value
$829,000
Median Rent
$2,114/mo
Population
1,374
College Educated
74.2%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
60
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|---|---|
| LIBERTY CHARTER SCHOOL Nampa, ID | 7.9 |
| VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL Nampa, ID | 8.2 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON CHARTER Caldwell, ID | 7.8 |
| TAYLORS CROSSING CHARTER SCHOOL Idaho Falls, ID | 7.7 |
| WATERSPRINGS SCHOOL Idaho Falls, ID | 7.7 |
| HAGERMAN SCHOOL Hagerman, ID | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sun Valley Community School-upper
What grades does Sun Valley Community School-upper serve?
Sun Valley Community School-upper serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sun Valley Community School-upper?
Sun Valley Community School-upper has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Community School-upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Community School-upper is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sun Valley Community School-upper rank in ID?
Sun Valley Community School-upper ranks #5 of 82 private schools in ID.
What is Sun Valley Community School-upper's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley Community School-upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sun Valley Community School-upper a private school?
Yes, Sun Valley Community School-upper is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sun Valley Community School-upper a religious school?
No, Sun Valley Community School-upper is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Blaine County
- Phone
- (208) 622-3960
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