For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,007 students in Parma, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Parma, ID are Parma Middle School, Maxine Johnson Elementary School and Parma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parma, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Parma have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parma, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parma Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Maxine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Parma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Panther Way
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parma, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Parma, ID include Parma Middle School, Maxine Johnson Elementary School and Parma High School.
How many public schools are located in Parma?
3 public schools are located in Parma.
What is the racial composition of students in Parma?
Parma public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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