For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in Cascade, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Cascade, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cascade, ID are Cascade Jr/sr High School and Cascade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cascade, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Cascade have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cascade, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cascade, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Cascade, ID include Cascade Jr/sr High School and Cascade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cascade?
2 public schools are located in Cascade.
What percentage of students in Cascade go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Cascade are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade?
Cascade public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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