For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,594 students in Caribou County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID are Grace Jr/sr High School, North Gem Elementary School and Black Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caribou County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Caribou County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caribou County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
704 South Main Street
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3731
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
North Gem Elementary School
Magnet 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: #33.
Black Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South 4th West
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Soda Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East 1st North Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
North Gem Middle School
Magnet 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
| 26 students
Rank: #77.
North Gem High School
Magnet 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
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
Tigert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Caribou County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caribou (Alt) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
250 South 3rd East
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
117 West 4th South
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
3904 Gray Lake Rd
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
95 E Hooper Avenue
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 120 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 Caribou County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID include Grace Jr/sr High School, North Gem Elementary School and Black Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caribou County?
9 public schools are located in Caribou County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caribou County?
Caribou County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Caribou County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caribou County include: Grace Jr/sr High School vs. North Gem High School, North Gem High School vs. Grace Jr/sr High School, Soda Springs High School vs. Grace Jr/sr High School
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