For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,110 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mountain Home, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, East Elementary School and Prairie Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mountain Home, ID (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 4-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Grades: PK-4
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Hacker Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Grades: 5-6
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mountain Home, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, East Elementary School and Prairie Elem/jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mountain Home, ID?
8 public elementary schools are located in Mountain Home, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home, ID?
Mountain Home, ID public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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