For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,443 students in Benewah County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Benewah County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Benewah County, 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.
Benewah County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benewah County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
St. Maries Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Heyburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Upriver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fern Street
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeside High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coeur D' Alene Tribal School
Magnet School
30 Moctelme St
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highway 95, Box 338
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benewah County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Benewah County, ID include St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benewah County?
9 public schools are located in Benewah County.
What percentage of students in Benewah County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Benewah County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Benewah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benewah County include: Lakeside Elementary School vs. Lakeside Jr High School, Lakeside Jr High School vs. Lakeside Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School vs. Lakeside High School
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