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Best Elmore County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,799 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmore County, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Stephensen Elementary School and Prairie Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Elmore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
904 Fernwater Lane
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Stephensen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Gunfighter Avenue
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Gr: PK-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Hacker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Gr: 5-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmore County, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Stephensen Elementary School and Prairie Elem/jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elmore County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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