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Best Gem County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 104 students in Gem County, ID (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,566 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Gem County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Gem County (2026-27)

Calvary Christian Academy Photo
Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Sports: 2
Christian
498 W Idaho Blvd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
(1)
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Map of Cherry Gulch
Cherry Gulch
Gr: NS
PO Box 678
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
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Gem County Private Schools (Closed)

Cherry Gulch Photo
Cherry Gulch
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
(3)
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Map of Novitas Academy
Novitas Academy
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
All-boys
2625 N Plz Rd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085
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Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGem County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20223
20213
20203
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
104 Students
21,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202572138179
202451134172
202366128174
202264128185
202164124180
202064111171
201942113175
201842112172
201742118180
201642116178
201540107167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202511%15%34%
202411%15%34%
202318%15%33%
202213%13%33%
202113%14%32%
202013%13%32%
20172%14%32%
20162%14%32%
20152%14%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20256:113:111:1
20246:113:111:1
20237:113:111:1
20227:113:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:113:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20168:113:112:1
20157:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20250.250.550.65
20240.260.550.65
20230.430.560.65
20220.530.550.64
20210.530.550.64
20200.530.520.64
20190.000.520.63
20180.000.520.63
20170.000.510.61
20160.000.500.61
20150.000.510.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
459 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20238%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
383 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20236%2%8%
20222%1%7%
20212%1%7%
20202%2%8%
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# White Students
97 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
90%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
202586%60%52%
202486%60%52%
202375%57%52%
202250%59%54%
202150%59%54%
202050%64%54%
2019100%64%56%
2018100%64%56%
2017100%65%58%
2016100%66%58%
2015100%65%58%
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# 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%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGem County AverageIdaho (ID) AverageNational Average
20253%31%26%
20243%31%26%
202310%34%25%
202247%33%25%
202147%33%25%
202047%26%24%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gem County, ID?
2 private schools are located in Gem County, ID.
What percentage of students in Gem County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Gem County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gem County?
50% of private schools in Gem County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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