For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 615 students in Lewis County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, ID are Nezperce School, Kamiah Elementary School and Kamiah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lewis County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nezperce School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Grades: PK-3
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Kamiah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Grades: 4-8
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Highland School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Kamiah Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1319 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Po Box 279
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, ID include Nezperce School, Kamiah Elementary School and Kamiah Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewis County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewis County include: Nezperce School vs. Kamiah Elementary School, Nezperce School vs. Highland School, Highland School vs. Nezperce School
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