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Fremont County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 97 students in Fremont County, ID (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,252 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fremont County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Shumway Academy
Shumway Academy
Gr: K-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
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Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
97 Students
21,612 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,050
$9,130
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
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
2 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
110 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
98%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
0%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fremont County, ID?
The top ranked private schools in Fremont County, ID is Shumway Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fremont County?
1 private schools are located in Fremont County.
What percentage of students in Fremont County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Fremont County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).

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