For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,532 students in Payette County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Payette County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Middle School, New Plymouth Elementary School and Treasure Valley Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Payette County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
New Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Sw 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Grades: K-9
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Fruitland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-4411
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
New Plymouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #88.
Fruitland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 557 students
Rank: #99.
Fruitland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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 County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Iowa Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Grades: 4-5
| n/a 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 County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Middle School, New Plymouth Elementary School and Treasure Valley Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Payette County?
14 public schools are located in Payette County.
What percentage of students in Payette County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Payette County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Payette County include: New Plymouth High School vs. Payette High School, Payette High School vs. New Plymouth High School, Fruitland High School vs. Payette High School
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