For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 683 students in Salmon, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Salmon, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Salmon, ID are Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Salmon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salmon, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Salmon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salmon, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
124 Bean Lane
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Salmon, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Grades: 4-5
| 126 students
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Grades: 5-9
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salmon, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Salmon, ID include Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Salmon Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Salmon?
4 public schools are located in Salmon.
What percentage of students in Salmon go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Salmon are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon?
Salmon public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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