For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,414 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Benewah County, ID are St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benewah County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Upriver Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fern Street
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Gr: K-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Moctelme St
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Gr: 9-12
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Highway 95, Box 338
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Benewah County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Benewah County, ID include St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benewah County?
9 public schools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Benewah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benewah County include: St. Maries High School vs. Lakeside High School, Lakeside Elementary School vs. Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside High School vs. Lakeside Middle School
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