Best Schools in Payette County, ID
Payette County, ID has 15 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,617 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Payette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payette County, ID
The top high schools in Payette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruitland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitland District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 542 Students
2. New Plymouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Plymouth District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
3. Payette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payette Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
4. Presidio High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payette Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
5. Fruitland Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitland District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payette County, ID
The top middle schools in Payette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Plymouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Plymouth District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Fruitland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitland District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 510 Students
3. Mccain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payette Joint District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payette County, ID
The top elementary schools in Payette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Plymouth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Plymouth District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
2. Fruitland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fruitland District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 557 Students
3. Payette Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payette Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
4. Treasure Valley Seventh-day Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Treasure Valley Seventh-day Adventist School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 11 Students
5. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payette Joint District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payette County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payette County, ID has a total population of 25,386 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payette 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 Payette County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payette County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payette 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 Payette County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payette County, ID
How many schools are in Payette County, ID?
Payette County, ID has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,617 students in total.
How do schools in Payette County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Payette County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Payette County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payette 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: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Payette County
3 places in Payette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Fruitland (5)
- Payette (5)
- New Plymouth (3)
School districts (3)
- Payette Joint District (5 schools)
- Fruitland District (4 schools)
- New Plymouth District (3 schools)