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Best Gem County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 144 students in Gem County, ID.
50% of private elementary schools in Gem County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Gem County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(1)
498 W Idaho Blvd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2485
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Cherry Gulch
Cherry Gulch Photo
All-boys | Alternative School
(3)
3770 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3437
Gr: 6-9 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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Gem County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2625 N Plz Rd
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 954-5085
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students

Overview

This County (Gem County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
144 Students
18,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,423 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
$11,390

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
414 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
867 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
310 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
128 Students
11,599 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
41 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
5,089 Students
% of Others Students
3%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Gem County, ID?
2 private elementary schools are located in Gem County, ID.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gem County?
50% of private elementary schools in Gem County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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