For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,274 students in Payette, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Payette, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Payette, ID are Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Payette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Payette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Payette, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Payette, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Gr: PK-12
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Gr: 9-12
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Wicap (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Payette, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Payette, ID include Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Payette High School.
How many public schools are located in Payette?
4 public schools are located in Payette.
What percentage of students in Payette go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Payette are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payette?
Payette public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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