For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,343 students in Blaine County, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 594 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Blaine County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blaine County, ID are Syringa Mountain Charter School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School and Carey Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blaine County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syringa Mountain Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4021 Glenbrook Drive
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Carey Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Wood River High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Wood River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Special Education Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
520 3rd Ave South
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blaine County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Blaine County, ID include Syringa Mountain Charter School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School and Carey Public School.
How many public schools are located in Blaine County?
9 public schools are located in Blaine County.
What percentage of students in Blaine County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Blaine County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Blaine County include: Silver Creek High School vs. Wood River High School, Wood River High School vs. Silver Creek High School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School vs. Bellevue Elementary School
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