For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 723 students in Wilder, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilder, ID are Wilder High School, Wilder Elementary School and Wilder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilder, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Wilder have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilder, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Wilder Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Cossa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 Penny Lane
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-7904
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-7904
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 337-7400
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 337-7400
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilder, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilder, ID include Wilder High School, Wilder Elementary School and Wilder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wilder?
5 public schools are located in Wilder.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilder?
Wilder public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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