For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,212 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID are Beutler Middle School, Harold B Lee Elementary School and West Side Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
West Side Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
775 North West Side Highway
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Grades: 3-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #66.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Preston High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Grades: PK-2
| 535 students
Franklin County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID include Beutler Middle School, Harold B Lee Elementary School and West Side Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Oakwood Elementary School vs. Preston High School, Preston High School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School vs. Preston Jr High School
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