For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 241 students in Cottonwood, ID.
The top ranked public elementary school in Cottonwood, ID is Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, ID public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Cottonwood, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Cottonwood, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood, ID include Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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