For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,104 students in Wendell, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Wendell, ID are Wendell High School, Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wendell, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wendell, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wendell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Wendell, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hub City Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
79 S. Idaho St
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wendell, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Wendell, ID include Wendell High School, Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wendell?
3 public schools are located in Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?
Wendell public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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