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Best Gem County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 104 students in Gem County, ID (there are , serving 2,566 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Gem County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Gem County (2026-27)

Calvary Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Sports: 2
Christian
498 W Idaho Blvd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
(1)
Map of Cherry Gulch
Gr: NS
PO Box 678
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
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Gem County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Cherry Gulch Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
(3)
Map of Novitas Academy
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
All-boys
2625 N Plz Rd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085

Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
104 Students
21,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
459 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
383 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
97 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
90%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gem County, ID?
2 private schools are located in Gem County, ID.
What percentage of students in Gem County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Gem County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gem County?
50% of private schools in Gem County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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