For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 407 students in Melba, ID.
The top ranked public elementary school in Melba, ID is Melba Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melba, ID public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Melba have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Melba, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melba Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Melba, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Melba Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
603 Randolph St
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Melba, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Melba, ID include Melba Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Melba?
1 public elementary schools are located in Melba.
What is the racial composition of students in Melba?
Melba public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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