For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,701 students in Owyhee County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owyhee County, ID are Grand View Elementary School, Rimrock Jr/sr High School and Marsing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owyhee County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owyhee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Owyhee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 First Street
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Marsing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Marsing Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Homedale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 West Washington Avenue
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4033
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-4033
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Bruneau Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28541 Benham Street
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Grades: PK-5
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Owyhee County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owyhee County, ID include Grand View Elementary School, Rimrock Jr/sr High School and Marsing Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owyhee County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Owyhee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owyhee County?
Owyhee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Owyhee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Owyhee County include: Homedale Elementary School vs. Marsing Elementary School
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