For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 78 students in Salmon, ID.
The top ranked public charter school in Salmon, ID is Fern-waters Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salmon, ID public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Salmon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salmon, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Salmon, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Salmon, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 4-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Salmon, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Gr: 4-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Gr: 5-9 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Salmon, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Salmon, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salmon?
1 public charter schools are located in Salmon.
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon?
Salmon public charter schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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