For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,740 students in Idaho County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Idaho County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Idaho County, ID are Prairie Elementary School, Grangeville Elem/middle School and Prairie Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Idaho County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idaho County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
453 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Elk City School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Road
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Grangeville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 South D Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0580
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0580
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #77.
Clearwater Valley Jr/sr
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Highway 13
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4511
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4511
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #88.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #99.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Idaho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Grades: K-4
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Idaho County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Idaho County, ID include Prairie Elementary School, Grangeville Elem/middle School and Prairie Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho County, ID?
9 public schools are located in Idaho County, ID.
What percentage of students in Idaho County, ID go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Idaho County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho County, ID?
Idaho County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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