For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,740 students in 83617, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83617, ID are Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School, Shadow Butte Elementary School and Emmett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83617 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83617, ID have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83617, ID Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
400 East Pine Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
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
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 83617, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83617, ID include Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School, Shadow Butte Elementary School and Emmett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83617?
6 public elementary schools are located in 83617.
What is the racial composition of students in 83617?
83617 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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