For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,351 students in Owyhee County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Owyhee County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Owyhee County, ID are Marsing High School, Grand View Elementary School and Rimrock Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owyhee County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Owyhee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Owyhee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marsing High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 First Street
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Marsing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Marsing Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Homedale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 West Washington Avenue
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4033
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4033
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Homedale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 East Idaho Avenue
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4613
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4613
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #99.
Bruneau Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28541 Benham Street
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Grades: PK-5
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Owyhee County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Owyhee County, ID include Marsing High School, Grand View Elementary School and Rimrock Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Owyhee County?
9 public schools are located in Owyhee County.
What percentage of students in Owyhee County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Owyhee County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owyhee County?
Owyhee County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Owyhee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Owyhee County include: Marsing High School vs. Homedale High School, Homedale High School vs. Marsing High School, Homedale Elementary School vs. Marsing Elementary School
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