For the 2025 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 in Jerome County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
Private Schools in Jerome County (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canyon Christian School
(Mennonite)
1084 S 2400 E
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Canyonside Christian School
(Christian)
820 E Nez Perce
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3444
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
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%).
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