For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 955 students in Payette, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payette, ID are Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Mccain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Payette, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Payette, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Payette, ID include Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Mccain Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payette?
3 public elementary schools are located in Payette.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette?
Payette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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