For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,360 students in Minidoka County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 164 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Minidoka County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Minidoka County, ID are Minico Senior High School, Paul Elementary School and Acequia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minidoka County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Minidoka County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Minidoka County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minico Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
292 W 100 S
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
West Minico Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
East Minico Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Mt Harrison High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Minidoka County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Day Treatment Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
310 10th St.
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1275 N 400 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 16%
10th & D St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
310 10th St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minidoka County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Minidoka County, ID include Minico Senior High School, Paul Elementary School and Acequia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Minidoka County?
10 public schools are located in Minidoka County.
What percentage of students in Minidoka County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Minidoka County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County?
Minidoka County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Minidoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Minidoka County include: Heyburn Elementary School vs. Paul Elementary School, Paul Elementary School vs. Heyburn Elementary School
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