For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,564 students in Caribou County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID are North Gem Elementary School, Grace Jr/sr High School and North Gem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caribou County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Caribou County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caribou County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Grace Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
704 South Main Street
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3731
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
North Gem Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Soda Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East 1st North Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
North Gem High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
Tigert Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 South 4th West
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 332-6800
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Caribou County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caribou (Alt) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
250 South 3rd East
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
117 West 4th South
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
3904 Gray Lake Rd
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
95 E Hooper Avenue
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
P O Box 70
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID include North Gem Elementary School, Grace Jr/sr High School and North Gem Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Caribou County, ID?
8 public schools are located in Caribou County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Caribou County, ID?
Caribou County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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