For the 2026 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 7%).
33% of private schools in Gem County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Gem County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
498 W Idaho Blvd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Gem County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Novitas Academy (Closed 2021)
All-boys
2625 N Plz Rd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Overview
This County (Gem County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
144 Students
21,971 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,684 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Average Class Size
4 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,400
$11,288
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
128 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
86%
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
4 Students
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
3%
31%
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?
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 7%).
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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