For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 585 students in Clearwater County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clearwater County, ID are Orofino Elementary School, Cavendish-teakean Elementary School and Timberline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clearwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orofino Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Michigan Avenue
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Middle Road
Lenore, ID 83541
(208) 476-5393
Lenore, ID 83541
(208) 476-5393
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4846
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Clearwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clearwater Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 789
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
429 Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Hc 64 Box 52
Pierce, ID 83546
(208) 464-2551
Pierce, ID 83546
(208) 464-2551
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Po Box 87
Weippe, ID 83553
(208) 435-4429
Weippe, ID 83553
(208) 435-4429
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clearwater County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clearwater County, ID include Orofino Elementary School, Cavendish-teakean Elementary School and Timberline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clearwater County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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