For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 202 students in Butte County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, ID are Howe Elementary School and Arco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Gr: K-2 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Arco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, ID include Howe Elementary School and Arco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Butte County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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