For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,101 students in Idaho County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho County, ID are Prairie Elementary School, Grangeville Elem/middle School and Salmon River Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Idaho County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Idaho County (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
Rank: #22.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Elk City School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Road
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Idaho County 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
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Grades: K-4
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho County, ID include Prairie Elementary School, Grangeville Elem/middle School and Salmon River Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Idaho County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Idaho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho County?
Idaho 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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