For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,608 students in Sugar City, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Sugar City, ID are Kershaw Intermediate School, Valley View Alternative High School and Sugar-salem Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sugar City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Sugar City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sugar City, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0241
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Grades: PK-2
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: K-12
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sugar City, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Sugar City, ID include Kershaw Intermediate School, Valley View Alternative High School and Sugar-salem Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sugar City?
5 public schools are located in Sugar City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sugar City?
Sugar City public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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