Top 5 Best Benewah County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 971 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benewah County, ID are St. Maries Middle School, Heyburn Elementary School and Upriver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Benewah County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Maries Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Heyburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Upriver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Fern Street
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coeur D' Alene Tribal School
Magnet School
30 Moctelme St
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
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Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Highway 95, Box 338
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benewah County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benewah County, ID include St. Maries Middle School, Heyburn Elementary School and Upriver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benewah County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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