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Best Blaine County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,313 students in Blaine County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blaine County, ID are Syringa Mountain Charter School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School and Carey Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Blaine County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syringa Mountain Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4021 Glenbrook Drive
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Carey Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Wood River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Blaine County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blaine County, ID include Syringa Mountain Charter School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School and Carey Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blaine County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?

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