For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,871 students in Gem County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gem County, ID are Sweet Montour Elementary School, Shadow Butte Elementary School and Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gem County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gem County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Montour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Sweet-ola Highway
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Ola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11475 Ola School Road
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Rank: #55.
Emmett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butte View School
Magnet School
400 South Pine Suite #!
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
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
Magnet School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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 2023)
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 elementary schools in Gem County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gem County, ID include Sweet Montour Elementary School, Shadow Butte Elementary School and Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gem County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Gem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County?
Gem County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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