For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,589 students in Gem County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 132 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Gem County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gem County, ID are Sweet Montour Elementary School, Emmett High School and Ola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gem County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Gem County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gem County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Montour Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6600 Sweet-ola Highway
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Emmett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11475 Ola School Road
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #77.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 6-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Pine Street #4
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4691
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4691
Grades: PK-2
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Gem County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: 4-6
| 408 students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
The Patriot Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Patriot Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gem County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Gem County, ID include Sweet Montour Elementary School, Emmett High School and Ola Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gem County, ID?
9 public schools are located in Gem County, ID.
What percentage of students in Gem County, ID go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Gem County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County, ID?
Gem County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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