For the 2025 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon public schools serving 5,458 students in Idaho.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Idaho are Teton Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Chief Joseph School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
126 West Main
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Gate City Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Grades: 3-5
| 139 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #99.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 673 students
Rank: #1010.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1111.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 8th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #1414.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #1515.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1616.
Sugar-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Digger Drive
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 356-0274
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 356-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #1717.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Idaho?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Idaho include Teton Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Chief Joseph School Of The Arts.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Idaho?
17 blue ribbon public schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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