For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,371 students in Payette, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Payette, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Payette, ID are Presidio High School, Payette Primary School and Mccain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Payette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Payette, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Presidio High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Grades: PK-3
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Mccain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Payette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Payette, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Wicap (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Payette, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Payette, ID include Presidio High School, Payette Primary School and Mccain Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Payette?
6 public schools are located in Payette.
What percentage of students in Payette go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Payette are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payette?
Payette public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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