For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 607 students in Lewis County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, ID are Nezperce School, Kamiah Middle School and Highland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lewis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nezperce School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Highland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Kamiah Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Gr: PK-3 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 130
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Kamiah Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1319 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 8 students
Po Box 279
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, ID include Nezperce School, Kamiah Middle School and Highland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewis County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewis County include: Kamiah Elementary School vs. Nezperce School, Nezperce School vs. Kamiah Elementary School, Nezperce School vs. Highland School
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