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Best Payette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,273 students in Payette County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 74 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Payette County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Middle School, Treasure Valley Classical Academy and New Plymouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Payette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Sw 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Gr: K-11 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Fruitland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
New Plymouth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Fruitland Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Gr: 5-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Payette County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Middle School, Treasure Valley Classical Academy and New Plymouth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Payette County?
12 public schools are located in Payette County.
What percentage of students in Payette County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Payette County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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