For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 2 students in Gem County, ID.
Gem County, ID public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 0.41.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gem County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Gem County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: 4-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
The Patriot Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Patriot Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in Gem County, ID?
1 public charter schools are located in Gem County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County?
Gem County public charter schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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