Best Schools in Elmore County, ID
Elmore County, ID has 23 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,467 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Elmore County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elmore County, ID
The top high schools in Elmore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rimrock Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruneau-grand View Joint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 161 Students
2. Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idaho Virtual High School Inc. • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 47 Students
3. Idaho City High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 155 Students
4. Glenns Ferry High School
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Projected Test Scores
Glenns Ferry Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Mountain Home Sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
6. Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
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Projected Test Scores
Idaho Virtual High School Inc. • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
7. Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
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Projected Test Scores
Idaho Virtual High School Inc. • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
8. Bennett Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 80 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmore County, ID
The top middle schools in Elmore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Home Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Hacker Middle School
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Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 552 Students
3. Glenns Ferry Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Glenns Ferry Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmore County, ID
The top elementary schools in Elmore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephensen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 303 Students
2. Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idaho Virtual High School Inc. • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 202 Students
3. Grand View Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bruneau-grand View Joint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
4. Basin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Basin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
5. West Elementary School
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Mountain Home District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 520 Students
6. East Elementary School
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Mountain Home District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 456 Students
7. Glenns Ferry Elementary School
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Glenns Ferry Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 161 Students
8. North Elementary School
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Mountain Home District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
9. Prairie Elem/jr High School
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Prairie Elementary District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 5 Students
10. Children S House Montessori
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Children S House Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmore County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmore County, ID has a total population of 28,666 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmore County, ID
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elmore County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmore County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmore County, ID.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elmore County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elmore County, ID
How many schools are in Elmore County, ID?
Elmore County, ID has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,467 students in total.
How do schools in Elmore County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Elmore County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Elmore County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elmore County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Elmore County
4 places in Elmore County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Mountain Home (8)
- Glenns Ferry (3)
- Mountain Home Afb (1)
- Prairie (1)
School districts (3)
- Mountain Home District (8 schools)
- Idaho Virtual High School Inc. (4 schools)
- Glenns Ferry Joint District (3 schools)