For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 441 students in Cottonwood, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, ID are Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cottonwood, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
453 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Cottonwood, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, ID include Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood?
2 public schools are located in Cottonwood.
What percentage of students in Cottonwood go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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