For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Lemhi County, ID (there are 8 public schools, serving 935 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Lemhi County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Lemhi County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Lemhi County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Salmon Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
400 Fairmont St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4439
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4439
Gr: 1-8 | 11 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Lemhi County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
11 Students
21,779 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
1,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,988
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
385 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
9 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
82%
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
2 Students
6,531 Students
% of Others Students
18%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lemhi County, ID?
1 private schools are located in Lemhi County, ID.
What percentage of students in Lemhi County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Lemhi County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lemhi County?
100% of private schools in Lemhi County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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