For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,668 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 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmore County, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Stephensen Elementary School. 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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 Public Schools in Elmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 4-8
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Stephensen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Gunfighter Avenue
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
Glenns Ferry High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #99.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Grades: 7-8
| 514 students
Rank: #1111.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Hacker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Grades: 5-6
| 537 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #1515.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #1616.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richard McKenna Charter High School
Charter School
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Post Office Box 24
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Gunfighter Ave
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Grades: 4-6
| 152 students
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Elmore County, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Stephensen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elmore County?
18 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 94%).
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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elmore County include: Stephensen Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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