For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,111 students in Wendell, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Wendell, ID are Wendell High School, Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wendell, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wendell, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wendell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2122
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students
Wendell, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hub City Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
79 S. Idaho St
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wendell, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Wendell, ID include Wendell High School, Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wendell?
3 public schools are located in Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?
Wendell public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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