For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,031 students in Caribou County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caribou County, ID are North Gem Elementary School, Black Canyon Elementary School and Howard E Thirkill Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caribou County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caribou County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caribou County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South 4th West
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
North Gem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 6-8
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Tigert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Caribou County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caribou (Alt) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
250 South 3rd East
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
117 West 4th South
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
3904 Gray Lake Rd
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
95 E Hooper Avenue
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
P O Box 70
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Caribou County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caribou County, ID include North Gem Elementary School, Black Canyon Elementary School and Howard E Thirkill Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caribou County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Caribou County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caribou County?
Caribou County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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