For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 308 students in Adams County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School and Council Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Council Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Drawer F
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School and Council Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Adams County include: Council Elementary School vs. Meadows Valley School, Meadows Valley School vs. Council Elementary School
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