For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 202 students in Idaho City, ID.
The top ranked public elementary school in Idaho City, ID is Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho City, ID public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Idaho City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Idaho City, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Idaho City, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho City, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho City, ID include Basin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Idaho City?
1 public elementary schools are located in Idaho City.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho City?
Idaho City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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