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An Independent, private PreK-9th Grade school in downtown Boise, Idaho. 

Foothills School At a Glance:

• Established in 1992 as an independent, non-profit organization

• Grades Preschool through 9th Grade; enrollment: ~160

• 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio; students are known and cared for 

• Focus on helping students develop confidence through real-world learning experiences, progressive approach

• Art, music, Spanish, and physical education 

• Full-time Learning Specialist

• Accredited through the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and Cognia

• Tuition-based, private school

• Need-based financial assistance available; 21% of students receive financial assistance

• Foothills School is located in the heart of Boise's downtown Cultural District at 601 S. 9th Street, Boise, ID 83702. The school has a parking lot and there is street parking as well.

• School Hours: part-time preschool/EL: 9:00-1:30 (M-Th), full-time preschool/EL: 9:00-3:00 (M-F); K-9: 8:15-3:15 (M-F)

• Before care and after care offered starting at 7:30 and ending at 5:45