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Elmore County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 100 students in Elmore County, ID (there are 17 public schools, serving 4,590 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
33% of private schools in Elmore County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Elmore County (2026-27)

Map of Children S House Montessori
Children S House Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori School
1134 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-8161
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Map of Desert View Christian School
Desert View Christian School
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2425 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-0512
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Map of Grace Montessori School
Grace Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
685 S 3rd W
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-0205
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Elmore County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mountain Home Academy
Mountain Home Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 56 students
All-girls
2850 Industrial Way
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2679
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Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
100 Students
21,612 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
459 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
18 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
18%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
80%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Elmore County, ID?
3 private schools are located in Elmore County, ID.
What percentage of students in Elmore County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Elmore County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmore County?
33% of private schools in Elmore County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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