For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 974 students in Paul, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paul, ID are Paul Elementary School and West Minico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paul, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paul have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paul, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
West Minico Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Paul, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paul, ID include Paul Elementary School and West Minico Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paul?
2 public elementary schools are located in Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in Paul?
Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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