For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,817 students in Payette County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Payette County, ID are Treasure Valley Classical Academy, Payette Academy and Fruitland Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Payette County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is equal to the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fruitland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Payette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Sw 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Grades: K-10
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Fruitland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-4411
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
New Plymouth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Payette County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Iowa Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 209 students
Wicap (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Payette County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Payette County, ID include Treasure Valley Classical Academy, Payette Academy and Fruitland Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Payette County?
6 public high schools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Payette County include: New Plymouth High School vs. Payette High School, Payette High School vs. New Plymouth High School, Fruitland High School vs. Payette High School
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