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Best Mountain Home Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,975 students in Mountain Home, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 79 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mountain Home, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain Home, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mountain Home, ID (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.
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: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 7-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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: #77.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain Home, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite.
How many public schools are located in Mountain Home?
13 public schools are located in Mountain Home.
What percentage of students in Mountain Home go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mountain Home are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mountain Home are often viewed compared to one another?

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