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Best Idaho City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 299 students in Idaho City, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Idaho City, ID are Idaho City High School and Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Idaho City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Idaho City, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idaho City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Centerville Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Idaho City, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Idaho City, ID include Idaho City High School and Basin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho City?
2 public schools are located in Idaho City.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho City?
Idaho City public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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