At Elk Mountain Academy our commitment is to give students the tools necessary to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
We provide them with an opportunity to achieve academic success, develop spiritual awareness, break through social and emotional obstacles, and overcome addictive behaviors.
We are committed to each student's educational growth, spiritual and moral development, as well as their physical and psychological well-being.
We help by listening and encouraging behaviors that will benefit the students after they return home.
We are dedicated to doing anything and everything we can to help.
We understand that no two students are the same, so we treat each student on an individual basis, providing them with a unique learning environment.
Each student is assigned an academic and sobriety mentor who relates to him the best.
We have found that this one-on-one interaction enables us to not only get to know each student on a very personal level, but also to discover where each student's strengths and weaknesses are.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Elk Mountain Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.” - Proverbs 31:25
- At Elk Mountain Academy our commitment is to give students the tools necessary to lead fulfilling and productive lives. We provide them with an opportunity to achieve academic success, develop spiritual awareness, break through social and emotional obstacles, and overcome addictive behaviors. We are committed to each student's educational growth, spiritual and moral development, as well as their physical and psychological well-being. We help by listening and encouraging behaviors that will benefit the students after they return home. We are dedicated to doing anything and everything we can to help. We understand that no two students are the same, so we treat each student on an individual basis, providing them with a unique learning environment. Each student is assigned an academic and sobriety mentor who relates to him the best. We have found that this one-on-one interaction enables us to not only get to know each student on a very personal level, but also to discover where each student's strengths and weaknesses are.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Elk Mountain Academy?
The application deadline for Elk Mountain Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Elk Mountain Academy is Clearview Horizon (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alacca Christian Academy (24.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Clearview Girls Acdemy (6.9 miles away)
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