For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,497 students in Gooding, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Gooding, ID are Gooding High School, Gooding Elementary School and Gooding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Gooding have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gooding, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gooding High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Gooding Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gooding, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Gooding, ID include Gooding High School, Gooding Elementary School and Gooding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gooding?
6 public schools are located in Gooding.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding?
Gooding public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gooding are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gooding include: North Valley Academy vs. Gooding Elementary School, Gooding Elementary School vs. North Valley Academy
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