Top 5 Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,297 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID are Beutler Middle School, Harold B Lee Elementary School and West Side Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
West Side Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
775 North West Side Highway
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #66.
Preston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #77.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Grades: PK-2
| 523 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, ID

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID include Beutler Middle School, Harold B Lee Elementary School and West Side Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, ID?
8 public schools are located in Franklin County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, ID?
Franklin County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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