For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,003 students in Parma, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Parma, ID are Parma Middle School, Maxine Johnson Elementary School and Parma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parma, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Parma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parma, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parma Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Maxine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Parma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Panther Way
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parma, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Parma, ID include Parma Middle School, Maxine Johnson Elementary School and Parma High School.
How many public schools are located in Parma?
3 public schools are located in Parma.
What is the racial composition of students in Parma?
Parma public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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