For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 256 students in Garden Valley, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Garden Valley, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in Garden Valley, ID is Garden Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Valley, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Garden Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden Valley, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
Garden Valley, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden Valley, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Garden Valley, ID include Garden Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Garden Valley?
2 public schools are located in Garden Valley.
What percentage of students in Garden Valley go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Garden Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Valley?
Garden Valley public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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