For the 2024 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 4,904 students in Idaho.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Idaho are Fairview Elementary School, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts and Gate City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Idaho (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Gate City Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Teton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 West Main
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #88.
J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 389 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 8th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1212.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1313.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #1414.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1515.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #1616.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6180
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6180
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Idaho?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Idaho include Fairview Elementary School, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts and Gate City Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Idaho?
16 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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