For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,328 students in Nez Perce County, ID (there are 8 private schools, serving 621 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Nez Perce County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Nez Perce County, 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.
Nez Perce County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Nez Perce County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nez Perce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcsorley Elementary 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
| 277 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Camelot Elementary 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
| 320 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Orchards Elementary 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
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle 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
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Jenifer Middle 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
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Whitman Elementary 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
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary 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
| 353 students
Rank: #88.
Mcghee Elementary 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
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3100
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #1010.
Webster Elementary 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
| 229 students
Rank: #1111.
Culdesac School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1212.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 Main Street
Peck, ID 83545
(208) 486-7331
Peck, ID 83545
(208) 486-7331
Grades: PK-6
| 37 students
Rank: #1313.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #1414.
Tammany High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1982 Tammany Creek Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1515.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
A Neil Deatley Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
3125 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3050
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative 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
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston
Charter School
1212 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 332-6800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Grades: 3-12
| 2 students
Nez Perce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-8
| n/a 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 schools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Nez Perce County, ID include Mcsorley Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nez Perce County?
19 public schools are located in Nez Perce County.
What percentage of students in Nez Perce County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Nez Perce County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nez Perce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nez Perce County include: Centennial Elementary School vs. Camelot Elementary School, Sacajawea Middle School vs. Jenifer Middle School, Orchards Elementary School vs. Camelot Elementary School
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