For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 144 students in Gem County, ID (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,566 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Gem County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
33% of private schools in Gem County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Gem County (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
498 W Idaho Blvd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Grades: 6-9
| 40 students
Gem County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Novitas Academy (Closed 2021)
All-boys
2625 N Plz Rd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Gem County, ID?
3 private schools are located in Gem County, ID.
What percentage of students in Gem County go to private school?
5% 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?
33% of private schools in Gem County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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