Top 5 Best Lemhi County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 842 students in Lemhi County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lemhi County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lemhi County, ID are Upper Carmen Public Charter School, Tendoy Elementary School and Leadore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemhi County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Lemhi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lemhi County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upper Carmen Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
508 Carmen Creek Road
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 756-4590
Grades: K-3
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Tendoy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2217 Lemhi Road
Tendoy, ID 83468
(208) 756-3524
Grades: K-5
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Leadore School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Grades: 6-12
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Alternative High School
Alternative School
124 Bean Lane
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lemhi County, ID

Lemhi County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Grades: 4-5
| 126 students
13 Patterson Rd.
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Grades: 5-9
| 238 students
1211 Main Street
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lemhi County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Lemhi County, ID include Upper Carmen Public Charter School, Tendoy Elementary School and Leadore School.
How many public schools are located in Lemhi County, ID?
7 public schools are located in Lemhi County, ID.
What percentage of students in Lemhi County, ID go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lemhi County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lemhi County, ID?
Lemhi County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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