For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,860 students in Washington County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Washington County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, ID are Cambridge Elementary School, Weiser High School and Pioneer Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Weiser High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
690 West Indianhead Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2595
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2595
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pioneer Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Grades: PK-3
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Midvale School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
Weiser Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 East Galloway Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Park Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 East Park Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Grades: 4-5
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 North 4th Street
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianhead Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2235 Paddock Avenue
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Midvale Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
504 East Florida
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, ID include Cambridge Elementary School, Weiser High School and Pioneer Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
9 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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