For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 786 students in 83661, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83661, ID are Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Mccain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83661 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83661, ID have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83661, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
83661, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83661, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83661, ID include Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Mccain Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83661?
3 public elementary schools are located in 83661.
What is the racial composition of students in 83661?
83661 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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