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Best Emmett Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,509 students in Emmett, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 144 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Emmett, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Emmett, ID are Emmett High School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Shadow Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmett, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Emmett have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Emmett, ID (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emmett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Butte View School
400 South Pine Suite #1
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Emmett, Idaho

Emmett, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kenneth Carberry Intermediate (Closed 2023)
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: 4-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
The Patriot Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Patriot Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Emmett, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Emmett, ID include Emmett High School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Shadow Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Emmett?
7 public schools are located in Emmett.
What percentage of students in Emmett go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Emmett are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emmett?
Emmett public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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