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Best Payette County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,094 students in Payette County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Middle School, Treasure Valley Classical Academy and New Plymouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Payette County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Sw 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Gr: K-10 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Fruitland Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Payette County, ID

Payette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fruitland Intermediate (Closed 2011)
400 North Iowa Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Gr: 4-5
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
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
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
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
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
Gr: 9-12
Westside Elementary School (Closed 2024)
609 North 5th Street
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
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Payette County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Middle School, Treasure Valley Classical Academy and New Plymouth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payette County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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