Best Public Elementary Schools in Gem County (2026)

Best Gem County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,829 students in Gem County, ID.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gem County, ID are Sweet Montour Elementary School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Shadow Butte 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 score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and 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 21% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sweet Montour Elementary School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
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6600 Sweet-ola Highway
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378

Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
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1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839

Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #33.

Shadow Butte Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
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3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877

Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

Ola Elementary School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
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11475 Ola School Road
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589

Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #55.

Emmett Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
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301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921

Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #66.

Black Canyon Jr/sr High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552

Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: n/an/a

Butte View School

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400 South Pine Suite #1
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961

Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

Payette River Technical Academy

Vocational School
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721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321

Gr: 6-12 | 2 students

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Gem County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Kenneth Carberry Intermediate (Closed 2023)

1950 E 12th St
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

Gr: K-12 | 3 students

The Patriot Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

330 West Main Street
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

Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%

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, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Shadow Butte 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).