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Best Elmore County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,590 students in Elmore County, ID (there are , serving 100 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Elmore County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmore County, ID are Stephensen Elementary School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Elmore County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephensen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Gunfighter Avenue
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Glenns Ferry High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Gr: 7-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Hacker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Gr: 5-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Richard McKenna Charter High School
Charter School
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Elmore County, ID

Elmore County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlanta Elementary-junior High School (Closed 2004)
Post Office Box 24
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2007)
200 Gunfighter Ave
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Gr: 4-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Pine Elem/jr High School (Closed 2023)
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Elmore County, ID include Stephensen Elementary School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite.
How many public schools are located in Elmore County?
17 public schools are located in Elmore County.
What percentage of students in Elmore County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Elmore County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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