For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 802 students in Melba, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Melba, ID are Melba Elementary School and Melba High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melba, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Melba have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Melba, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melba Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Melba High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6870 Stokes Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Melba, Idaho ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Melba Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
603 Randolph St
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melba, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Melba, ID include Melba Elementary School and Melba High School.
How many public schools are located in Melba?
2 public schools are located in Melba.
What is the racial composition of students in Melba?
Melba public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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