Best Jerome County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 156 students in Jerome County, ID.
100% of private elementary schools in Jerome County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Private Elementary Schools in Jerome County (2026)

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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
156 Students
18,290 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
1,433 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
867 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
310 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
110 Students
11,599 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# 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
47 Students
4,895 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Jerome County, ID?
2 private elementary schools are located in Jerome County, ID.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jerome County?
100% of private elementary schools in Jerome County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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