For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,045 students in Mountain Home, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 100 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mountain Home, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Home, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mountain Home, ID (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.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 47 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 - Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Mountain Home Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Home Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 960 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
Rank: n/an/a
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Home, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite.
How many public schools are located in Mountain Home?
15 public schools are located in Mountain Home.
What percentage of students in Mountain Home go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mountain Home are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mountain Home are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mountain Home include: East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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