Top 3 Best Adams County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 430 students in Adams County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School, Council Elementary School and Council Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Adams County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Council Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Council Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Bleeker Avenue
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adams County, ID

Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Drawer F
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School, Council Elementary School and Council Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
3 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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