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 in Fremont County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Idaho private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Private Schools in Fremont County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shumway Academy
Alternative School
3055 N 125 E
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-5437
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Fremont County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
97 Students
21,971 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
1,684 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
$11,288
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
385 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
110 Students
12,996 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
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
31%
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 7%).
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