Private schools in Gem County, ID
2 schools. About 152 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 123 |
| Cherry Gulch | 6-9 | 29 |
Gem County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Emmett
- Among Idaho counties
- 13th most private schools of 24; 1% of the state’s 144
- Smallest and largest
- Cherry Gulch, 29 students; Calvary Christian Academy, 123 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.4 typical, 4.8 to 8.4 across 2 schools
- Programs
- 1 special education
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-boys; the rest co-ed
- State program
- Refundable tax credit, up to $5,000 per student
How PCTC works - Public charter schools
- 1 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Idaho
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Ada County (42)
- Canyon County (12)
- Payette County (2)
- Washington County (1)
- Valley County (2)
- Elmore County (3)
- Blaine County (5)
- Twin Falls County (9)
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