For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,101 students in Idaho County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Idaho County, ID are Prairie Elementary School, Salmon River Jr/sr High School and Elk City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Idaho County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Idaho County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6025
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6025
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Idaho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Gr: K-4 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Idaho County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Idaho County, ID include Prairie Elementary School, Salmon River Jr/sr High School and Elk City School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Idaho County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Idaho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho County?
Idaho County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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