Gem State Adventist Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Gem State Adventist Academy

16115 S Montana Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607

Tel: (208) 459-1627

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Gem State Academy is ultimately committed to reflecting Jesus. His teaching, his compassion, his intellectual acuity, his creativity, his leadership, his example, his sacrifice, and his grace.

Adventist education seeks to develop a life of faith in God and respect for the dignity of all human beings; to build character akin to that of the Creator; to nurture thinkers rather than reflectors of others thought; to promote loving service rather than selfish ambition; to ensure maximum development of each individuals potential; and to embrace all that is true, good, and beautiful.

It fosters a balanced development of the whole personphysically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

Working together, homes, schools, and churches cooperate with divine agencies in preparing learners for responsible citizenship in this world and in the world to come.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked ID School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 60 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Gem State Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1918

Colors

White, Royal blue

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 15%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Mascot: Jaguar

Gem State Academy is ultimately committed to reflecting Jesus.
His teaching, his compassion, his intellectual acuity, his creativity, his leadership, his example, his sacrifice, and his grace.
Adventist education seeks to develop a life of faith in God and respect for the dignity of all human beings; to build character akin to that of the Creator; to nurture thinkers rather than reflectors of others thought; to promote loving service rather than selfish ambition; to ensure maximum development of each individuals potential; and to embrace all that is true, good, and beautiful.
It fosters a balanced development of the whole personphysically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually.
Working together, homes, schools, and churches cooperate with divine agencies in preparing learners for responsible citizenship in this world and in the world to come.

Source: Verified school update

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Gem State Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Gem State Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked ID School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 60 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Canyon County, ID is $5,775 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).