For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 996 students in Idaho County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Idaho County, ID are Prairie Jr/sr High School, Salmon River Jr/sr High School and Elk City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Idaho County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Idaho County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
453 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Elk City School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Road
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Clearwater Valley Jr/sr
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Highway 13
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4511
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Idaho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Grades: K-4
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Idaho County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Idaho County, ID include Prairie Jr/sr High School, Salmon River Jr/sr High School and Elk City School.
How many public middle schools are located in Idaho County?
5 public middle schools are located in Idaho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho County?
Idaho County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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