For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 380 students in Kamiah, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kamiah, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kamiah, ID are Kamiah Middle School, Kamiah Senior High School and Kamiah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kamiah, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Kamiah have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kamiah, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Ninth Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Kamiah Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Gr: PK-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kamiah, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Kamiah, ID include Kamiah Middle School, Kamiah Senior High School and Kamiah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kamiah?
3 public schools are located in Kamiah.
What percentage of students in Kamiah go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kamiah are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kamiah?
Kamiah public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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