For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 4,867 students in Idaho.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Idaho are Chief Joseph School Of The Arts, Fairview Elementary School and Teton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Idaho (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Teton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 West Main
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Gate City Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Gr: 3-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 8th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Idaho?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Idaho include Chief Joseph School Of The Arts, Fairview Elementary School and Teton Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Idaho?
16 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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