For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,699 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmore County, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Stephensen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Elmore County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 4-8
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Stephensen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Gunfighter Avenue
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Grades: PK-4
| 520 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hacker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Grades: 5-6
| 552 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Elem/jr High School
Magnet School
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Post Office Box 24
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Gunfighter Ave
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Grades: 4-6
| 152 students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmore County, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Stephensen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elmore County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elmore County include: Stephensen Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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