For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,772 students in Emmett, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emmett, ID are Shadow Butte Elementary School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Emmett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmett, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emmett have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Emmett, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Pine Suite #1
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Grades: PK-4
| 260 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Emmett, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: 4-6
| 408 students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
The Patriot Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Patriot Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Emmett, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emmett, ID include Shadow Butte Elementary School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Emmett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emmett?
6 public elementary schools are located in Emmett.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmett?
Emmett public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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