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Best 83617 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,420 students in 83617, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 189 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 83617, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83617, ID are Emmett High School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Shadow Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83617 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83617, ID have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83617, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emmett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Butte View School
400 East Pine Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83617, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83617, ID include Emmett High School, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School and Shadow Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83617?
7 public schools are located in 83617.
What percentage of students in 83617 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 83617 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83617?
83617 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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