For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,464 students in Minidoka County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 158 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Minidoka County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Minidoka County, ID are Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and East Minico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minidoka County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Minidoka County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Minidoka County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
East Minico Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Minico Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
292 W 100 S
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #55.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
West Minico Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 3-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Minidoka County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Day Treatment Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
310 10th St.
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
1275 N 400 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
10th & D St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
310 10th St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minidoka County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Minidoka County, ID include Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and East Minico Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Minidoka County, ID?
10 public schools are located in Minidoka County, ID.
What percentage of students in Minidoka County, ID go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Minidoka County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County, ID?
Minidoka County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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