For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 561 students in Orofino, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orofino, ID are Orofino Elementary School, Timberline Elementary School and Timberline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orofino, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orofino have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Orofino, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orofino Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Michigan Avenue
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4846
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Orofino, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clearwater Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 789
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
429 Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orofino, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orofino, ID include Orofino Elementary School, Timberline Elementary School and Timberline High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orofino?
3 public elementary schools are located in Orofino.
What is the racial composition of students in Orofino?
Orofino public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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