Best Fremont County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 87%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Fremont County (2026)

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

Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
97 Students
21,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
1,686 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
$11,079
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
459 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
383 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
110 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
98%
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:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Fremont County, ID?
1 private schools are located in Fremont County, ID.
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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