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Best Saint Maries Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 810 students in Saint Maries, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Saint Maries, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Maries, ID are St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Maries, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Saint Maries have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saint Maries, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Maries, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Maries, ID include St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Maries?
4 public schools are located in Saint Maries.
What percentage of students in Saint Maries go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Saint Maries are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Maries?
Saint Maries public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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