For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,358 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gooding County, ID are Hagerman 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 County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gooding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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) 934-4522
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4522
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Hagerman Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Gooding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gooding Acclrted Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
906 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Hagerman Valley Learning Centr (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
150 Lake St West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hub City Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
79 S. Idaho St
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gooding County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gooding County, ID include Hagerman School, Gooding Elementary School and Gooding Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gooding County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gooding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gooding County include: North Valley Academy vs. Gooding Elementary School, Gooding Elementary School vs. North Valley Academy
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