For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 671 students in Salmon, ID.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salmon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salmon, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon Pioneer Primary 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
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon Jr/sr High 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
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative 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 elementary schools in Salmon, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salmon, ID include Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Salmon Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salmon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Salmon.
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon?
Salmon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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