Carey School is a K-12 school in the Blaine County School District and serves the rural farming community of Carey, Idaho. The high school is located on the same campus that includes an elementary and junior high school, encompassing Carey School. The school's boundary includes Carey and Picabo.
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's student population of 262 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's ranking?
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is ranked #207 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
The graduation rate of Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
262 students attend Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offer ?
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School part of?
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is part of Blaine County School District.
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