For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,279 students in Lewiston, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewiston, ID are Mcsorley Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewiston, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewiston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Lewiston, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcsorley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2020 15th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3650
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3650
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Camelot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1903 Grelle Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3500
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3500
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Orchards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3429 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3700
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3700
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Jenifer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 16th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Whitman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1840 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3550
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3550
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Mcghee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Warner Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3600
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3600
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 8th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
140 Southport Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Grades: 3-12
| 3 students
Lewiston, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
602 13th Street Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lewiston, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewiston, ID include Mcsorley Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewiston?
11 public elementary schools are located in Lewiston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston?
Lewiston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lewiston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewiston include: Centennial Elementary School vs. Camelot Elementary School, Orchards Elementary School vs. Camelot Elementary School, Sacajawea Middle School vs. Jenifer Middle School
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