For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,718 students in Idaho County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 191 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Idaho County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Idaho County, ID are Prairie Elementary School, Grangeville High School and Grangeville Elem/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Idaho County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idaho County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Grangeville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 South D Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0580
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0580
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
453 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Elk City School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Road
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #77.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #99.
Clearwater Valley Jr/sr
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Highway 13
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4511
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Idaho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Grades: K-4
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Idaho County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Idaho County, ID include Prairie Elementary School, Grangeville High School and Grangeville Elem/middle School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho County?
9 public schools are located in Idaho County.
What percentage of students in Idaho County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Idaho County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho County?
Idaho County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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