For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,264 students in Buhl, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 120 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Buhl, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Buhl, ID are Wakapa Academy, Buhl High School and Popplewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buhl, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Buhl High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Popplewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Buhl Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buhl, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Buhl, ID include Wakapa Academy, Buhl High School and Popplewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buhl?
4 public schools are located in Buhl.
What percentage of students in Buhl go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Buhl are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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