For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 133 students in Bancroft, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Bancroft, ID are North Gem Elementary School, North Gem Middle School and North Gem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bancroft, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bancroft have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bancroft, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
North Gem Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
North Gem High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Bancroft, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 70
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bancroft, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Bancroft, ID include North Gem Elementary School, North Gem Middle School and North Gem High School.
How many public schools are located in Bancroft?
3 public schools are located in Bancroft.
What is the racial composition of students in Bancroft?
Bancroft public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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