For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,174 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, ID are Beutler Middle School, Harold B Lee Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Grades: 3-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Grades: PK-2
| 535 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, ID include Beutler Middle School, Harold B Lee Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin County include: Oakwood Elementary School vs. Preston Jr High School
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