For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 635 students in Salmon, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salmon, ID are Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Salmon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salmon, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salmon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salmon, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Salmon, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salmon, ID include Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Salmon Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salmon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Salmon.
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon?
Salmon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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