For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 278 students in Kamiah, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kamiah, ID are Kamiah Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kamiah have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kamiah, ID (2026-27)
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 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%
Kamiah, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kamiah Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1319 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kamiah, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kamiah, ID include Kamiah Middle School and Kamiah Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kamiah?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kamiah.
What is the racial composition of students in Kamiah?
Kamiah public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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