For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,037 students in Orofino, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Orofino, ID are Orofino Elementary School, Orofino High School and Timberline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orofino, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Orofino have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orofino, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orofino Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Michigan Avenue
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Orofino High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Dunlap Road
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4846
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall
Alternative School
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Orofino, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clearwater Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 789
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
429 Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orofino, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Orofino, ID include Orofino Elementary School, Orofino High School and Timberline High School.
How many public schools are located in Orofino?
6 public schools are located in Orofino.
What is the racial composition of students in Orofino?
Orofino public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orofino are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orofino include: Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall vs. Timberline High School, Timberline High School vs. Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall, Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring vs. Timberline High School
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