For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 648 students in Soda Springs, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Soda Springs, ID are Howard E Thirkill Primary School and Tigert Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soda Springs, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Soda Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Soda Springs, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tigert Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Soda Springs, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caribou (Alt) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
250 South 3rd East
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Gr: 9-12
95 E Hooper Avenue
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Soda Springs, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Soda Springs, ID include Howard E Thirkill Primary School and Tigert Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Soda Springs?
3 public elementary schools are located in Soda Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Soda Springs?
Soda Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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