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Best Emmett Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,420 students in Emmett, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 104 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Emmett, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Emmett, ID (2026-27)

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 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Butte View School
400 East Pine Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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?
96% of all K-12 students in Emmett are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emmett?
Emmett public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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