For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 677 students in Parma, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parma, ID are Parma Middle School and Maxine Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parma, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parma have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Parma, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parma Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Maxine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Parma, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parma, ID include Parma Middle School and Maxine Johnson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parma?
2 public elementary schools are located in Parma.
What is the racial composition of students in Parma?
Parma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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