The average student-teacher ratio in Idaho public elementary schools is approximately 18:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Idaho (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-12
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Promise Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
28371 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 3-12
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cassia County Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
2311 Park Avenue Suite 3
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6623
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6623
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Rank: #99.
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 4-12
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Snake River Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-12
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Special Services Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
3549 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Calder School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
#1 Schoolhouse Hill Lane
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Mullan Schools
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
325 Park Avenue
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Clark County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
137 West 2nd South
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5215
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5215
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-2
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
North Gem Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Boise Online School - Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-6
8169 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Lindy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
450 South Oakley Street
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5206
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5206
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Stanley Elem/jr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
Airport Road
Stanley, ID 83278
(208) 774-3503
Stanley, ID 83278
(208) 774-3503
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-12
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Arbon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-6
4405 Arbon Valley Highway
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Cascade Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Idaho average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 18:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Idaho?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho include Treasure Valley Math/science, Pocatello Juvenile Detention and Promise Academy.
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