For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
30 Moctelme St.
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highway 95, Box 338
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
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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