For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 173 students in Challis, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Challis, ID is Challis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Challis, ID public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Challis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Challis, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Challis, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Challis, ID include Challis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Challis?
1 public elementary schools are located in Challis.
What is the racial composition of students in Challis?
Challis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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