For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,608 students in Sugar City, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Sugar City, ID are Kershaw Intermediate School, Sugar-salem Junior High School and Valley View Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sugar City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Sugar City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sugar City, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Gr: 3-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Gr: PK-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: K-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sugar City, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Sugar City, ID include Kershaw Intermediate School, Sugar-salem Junior High School and Valley View Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Sugar City?
5 public schools are located in Sugar City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sugar City?
Sugar City public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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