For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 732 students in Lewis County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, ID are Nezperce School, Kamiah Senior High School and Highland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nezperce School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Senior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 Ninth Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Highland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Kamiah Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Grades: PK-3
| 116 students
Rank: #55.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Grades: 4-8
| 140 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Kamiah Early Childhood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1319 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Po Box 279
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewis County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, ID include Nezperce School, Kamiah Senior High School and Highland School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County, ID?
5 public schools are located in Lewis County, ID.
What percentage of students in Lewis County, ID go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County, ID?
Lewis County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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