For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in Washington County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, ID are Cambridge Elementary School, Pioneer Primary School and Midvale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pioneer Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Grades: PK-3
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Midvale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Weiser Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 East Galloway Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Park Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 East Park Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Grades: 4-5
| 199 students
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Middle/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 North 4th Street
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Indianhead Academy High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2235 Paddock Avenue
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Po Box 130
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
504 East Florida
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, ID include Cambridge Elementary School, Pioneer Primary School and Midvale School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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