CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho
35 exam preparation and tutoring services operated in Idaho in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 35CBP 2023
- Employees
- 302mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.7U.S. 2.9
- State rank
- 40th of 51by count
The tutoring center industry in Idaho
Idaho had 35 exam preparation and tutoring services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 611691, Exam Preparation and Tutoring). They employed 302 people in mid-March and reported $9,109,000 in annual payroll. That is the 40th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Exam preparation and tutoring services make up 0.06% of the 58,100 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Idaho has 1.7 exam preparation and tutoring services, 39.4% below the national rate of 2.9. The average establishment has 8.6 employees against 11.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $30,162, 8.8% above the U.S. figure of $27,718.
| Measure | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 35 | 9,820 |
| Mid-March employees | 302 | 108,755 |
| Annual payroll | $9,109,000 (moderate noise) | $3,014,523,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.6 | 11.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $30,162 | $27,718 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.7 | 2.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Exam preparation and tutoring services by metro area in Idaho
Census published tutoring center counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Idaho. The largest is Boise City, ID, with 19 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 74% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 19 | 204 | 2.2 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 4 | 50 | 2.1 |
| Jackson, WY-ID | 4 | — | 11.0 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 3 | 13 | 1.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho
57.6% of Idaho's exam preparation and tutoring services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 46.9% nationally. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 19 | 57.6% | 46.9% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 20.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 9 | 27.3% | 20.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 15.2% | 10.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a tutoring center in Idaho has to catch
Tutoring centers handle enrollment calls, scheduling and parent updates, with peaks before exams and school terms. Parents call several centers when looking for help. That holds for exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho:
- A parent calls about progress.
- A parent calls about SAT preparation.
- A student calls to reschedule a session.
Texting families
Centers text session reminders.
Texting from a local number in Idaho requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho
Exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho average 8.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 9-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $270.00 a month and 9 on Ooma Office Pro cost $224.55. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,092 less than RingCentral for a tutoring center in Idaho of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Idaho
Idaho has 2 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a tutoring center can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 785 | Mountain and Pacific | 1947 | 986 |
| 986 | 187 | Pacific | 2017 | 208 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for exam preparation and tutoring services in Idaho
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Idaho is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many exam preparation and tutoring services are in Idaho?
35 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 302 people in mid-March.
Which Idaho metro area has the most exam preparation and tutoring services?
Boise City, ID, with 19 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person tutoring center?
$270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $179.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Idaho number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.