Jerome County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 156 students in Jerome County, ID (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,754 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Jerome County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jerome County (2026-27)

Map of Canyon Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Mennonite
1084 S 2400 E
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
Map of Canyonside Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
Christian
820 E Nez Perce
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444

Overview

Category
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
156 Students
21,612 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
1,675 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
459 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
383 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
110 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
6,495 Students
% of Others Students
28%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jerome County, ID?
2 private schools are located in Jerome County, ID.
What percentage of students in Jerome County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Jerome County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jerome County?
100% of private schools in Jerome County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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