For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 100 students in Elmore County, ID (there are , serving 4,590 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Elmore County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
33% of private schools in Elmore County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
草榴社区 Schools in Elmore County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Children S House Montessori
Montessori School
1134 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-8161
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-8161
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Desert View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2425 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-0512
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-0512
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
Grace Montessori School
Montessori School
685 S 3rd W
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-0205
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-0205
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Elmore County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain Home Academy (Closed 2024)
All-girls
2850 Industrial Way
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2679
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2679
Gr: 5-12 | 56 students
Overview
This County (Elmore County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
100 Students
21,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
1,686 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
92 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
459 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
383 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
18 Students
12,965 Students
% White Students
18%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
6,517 Students
% of Others Students
80%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Elmore County, ID?
3 private schools are located in Elmore County, ID.
What percentage of students in Elmore County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Elmore County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmore County?
33% of private schools in Elmore County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Elmore County include: Children S House Montessori vs. Grace Montessori School, Grace Montessori School vs. Children S House Montessori
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