For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,351 students in Owyhee County, ID (there are , serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Owyhee County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Owyhee County, ID are Marsing High School, Grand View Elementary School and Marsing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owyhee County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Owyhee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Owyhee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marsing High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 First Street
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Marsing Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Marsing Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Bruneau Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28541 Benham Street
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Homedale Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 West Washington Avenue
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4033
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4033
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Homedale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 East Idaho Avenue
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4613
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4613
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Owyhee County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Owyhee County, ID include Marsing High School, Grand View Elementary School and Marsing Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Owyhee County?
9 public schools are located in Owyhee County.
What percentage of students in Owyhee County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Owyhee County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owyhee County?
Owyhee County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Owyhee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Owyhee County include: Marsing High School vs. Homedale High School, Homedale High School vs. Marsing High School, Homedale Elementary School vs. Marsing Elementary School
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