For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,679 students in Deary, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deary, ID are Gem Prep Meridian, Gem Prep Meridian North and Deary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deary, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deary have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Deary, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-10 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Deary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Gr: 4-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Gr: K-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Twin Falls
Charter School
151 Federation Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Deary, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deary, ID include Gem Prep Meridian, Gem Prep Meridian North and Deary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deary?
7 public elementary schools are located in Deary.
What is the racial composition of students in Deary?
Deary public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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