Top 5 Best Gem County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,608 students in Gem County, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 152 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gem County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Gem County, ID are Sweet Montour Elementary School, Shadow Butte Elementary School and Emmett High 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 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Gem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Montour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6600 Sweet-ola Highway
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Emmett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Ola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11475 Ola School Road
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Emmett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butte View School
Magnet School
400 South Pine Suite #!
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Grades: PK-3
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gem County, ID

Gem County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: 4-6
| 408 students
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
315 S Johns Avenue
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, Shadow Butte Elementary School and Emmett High School.
How many public schools are located in Gem County?
9 public schools are located in Gem County.
What percentage of students in Gem County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gem County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County?
Gem County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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