Best Schools in Sun Valley, ID
Sun Valley, ID has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,491 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Sun Valley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sun Valley, ID
The top high schools in Sun Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Challis Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
2. Mackay Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mackay Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
3. Wood River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine County District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sun Valley, ID
The top middle schools in Sun Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine County District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sun Valley, ID
The top elementary schools in Sun Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ernest Hemingway Steam School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine County District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
2. Mackay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mackay Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
3. Challis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sun Valley, ID
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sun Valley, ID has a total population of 2,178 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sun Valley, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sun Valley, ID
How many schools are in Sun Valley, ID?
Sun Valley, ID has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,491 students in total.
How do schools in Sun Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sun Valley score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Sun Valley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sun Valley?
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: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Sun Valley
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.