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Top 5 Best Payette County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,094 students in Payette County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Payette County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Sw 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Grades: K-10
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Fruitland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Grades: 5-8
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Grades: PK-3
| 445 students
Rank: #99.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Payette County, ID

Payette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fruitland Intermediate (Closed 2011)
400 North Iowa Ave
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
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
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Westside Elementary School (Closed 2024)
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 209 students
Wicap (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Payette County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Middle School, New Plymouth Elementary School and Treasure Valley Classical Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Payette County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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