For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 999 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benewah County, ID are St. Maries Middle School, Heyburn Elementary School and Upriver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benewah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Upriver Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fern Street
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Moctelme St.
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 135:1
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benewah County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benewah County, ID include St. Maries Middle School, Heyburn Elementary School and Upriver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benewah County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Benewah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Benewah County include: Lakeside Elementary School vs. Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside Middle School vs. Lakeside Elementary School
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