For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Lava Hot Springs, ID.
The top ranked public school in Lava Hot Springs, ID is Lava Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lava Hot Springs, ID public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lava Hot Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lava Hot Springs, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lava Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
249 West Fife
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lava Hot Springs, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Lava Hot Springs, ID include Lava Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lava Hot Springs?
1 public schools are located in Lava Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Lava Hot Springs?
Lava Hot Springs public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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