For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,368 students in Blaine County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blaine County, ID are Ernest Hemingway Steam School, Syringa Mountain Charter School and Carey Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blaine County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Syringa Mountain Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4021 Glenbrook Drive
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Carey Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Wood River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
Hailey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Childhood Special Education Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
520 3rd Ave South
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Blaine County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blaine County, ID include Ernest Hemingway Steam School, Syringa Mountain Charter School and Carey Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blaine County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Blaine County include: Hailey Elementary School vs. Alturas Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School vs. Hailey Elementary School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School vs. Bellevue Elementary School
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