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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 average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% 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 28% (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%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6600 Sweet-ola Highway
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Gr: K-5 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Butte View School
400 East Pine Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 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, 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

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