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School Districts in
Idaho

113 public school districts — browse by rating, county, or enter your zip code for instant results.

113
Districts
279
Zip Codes
3/10
Avg Rating
362,039
Students
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All Idaho School Districts 113 districts, sorted by rating
DistrictCityRatingZip Codes
Arbon Elementary School District 383Arbon10/10  Excellent · 99th pct1
Coeur d'Alene School DistrictCoeur d'Alene10/10  Excellent · 99th pct1
Coeur d'Alene School District 271Coeur d'Alene10/10  Excellent · 99th pct2
Cottonwood Joint School District 242Ferdinand10/10  Excellent · 99th pct2
Garden Valley School District 71Banks10/10  Excellent · 99th pct3
Grace Joint School District 148Grace10/10  Excellent · 99th pct2
Marsh Valley Joint School District 21Arimo10/10  Excellent · 99th pct6
McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 421Donnelly10/10  Excellent · 99th pct3
Meridian Joint School District 2Meridian10/10  Excellent · 99th pct4
Moscow School District 281Moscow10/10  Excellent · 99th pct3
Nezperce Joint School District 302Nezperce10/10  Excellent · 99th pct1
Rockland School District 382Rockland10/10  Excellent · 99th pct1
Sugar-Salem Joint School District 322Newdale10/10  Excellent · 99th pct3
Swan Valley Elementary School District 92Irwin10/10  Excellent · 99th pct2
Troy School District 287Troy10/10  Excellent · 99th pct1
West Side Joint School District 202Clifton10/10  Excellent · 99th pct3
Whitepine Joint School District 288Bovill10/10  Excellent · 99th pct3
Pocatello School District 25Pocatello7/10  Good · 67th pct2
Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25Pocatello7/10  Good · 67th pct1
Basin School District 72Idaho City4/10  Below Average · 33th pct2
Blaine County School District 61Bellevue4/10  Below Average · 33th pct7
Boise City Independent School District 1Boise4/10  Below Average · 33th pct8
Boise School DistrictBoise4/10  Below Average · 33th pct1
Dietrich School District 314Dietrich4/10  Below Average · 33th pct1
Horseshoe Bend School District 73Horseshoe Bend4/10  Below Average · 33th pct1
Lake Pend Oreille School District 84Bayview4/10  Below Average · 33th pct10
Lakeland Joint School District 272Athol4/10  Below Average · 33th pct2
Middleton School District 134Middleton4/10  Below Average · 33th pct1
New Plymouth School District 372New Plymouth4/10  Below Average · 33th pct1
South Lemhi School District 292Leadore4/10  Below Average · 33th pct3
Aberdeen School District 58Aberdeen1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
American Falls Joint School District 381Pocatello1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Bear Lake County School District 33Bern1/10  Poor · 1th pct9
Blackfoot School District 55Fort Hall1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Bonneville Joint School District 93Idaho Falls1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Boundary County School District 101Bonners Ferry1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District 365Bruneau1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Buhl Joint School District 412Buhl1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Butte County Joint School District 111Arco1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Camas County School District 121Corral1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Cambridge Joint School District 432Cambridge1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Cassia County Joint School District 151Albion1/10  Poor · 1th pct6
Castleford School District 417Castleford1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Challis Joint School District 181Challis1/10  Poor · 1th pct5
Council School District 13Council1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Culdesac Joint School District 342Culdesac1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Emmett Independent School District 221Emmett1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Filer School District 413Twin Falls1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Firth School District 59Basalt1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Fruitland School District 373Fruitland1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Glenns Ferry Joint School District 192Hill City1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Hansen School District 415Hansen1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Highland Joint School District 305Craigmont1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Idaho Falls School District 91Idaho Falls1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Jefferson County Joint School District 251Lewisville1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Kamiah Joint School District 304Kamiah1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Kellogg Joint School District 391Cataldo1/10  Poor · 1th pct5
Kendrick Joint School District 283Kendrick1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Kimberly School District 414Kimberly1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Kootenai Joint School District 274Harrison1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Kuna Joint School District 3Kuna1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Lapwai School District 341Juliaetta1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Madison School District 321Rexburg1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Marsing Joint School District 363Marsing1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Melba Joint School District 136Melba1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Midvale School District 433Midvale1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Minidoka County Joint School District 331Heyburn1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Mountain Home School District 193Mountain Home Afb1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Mountain View School District 244Cottonwood1/10  Poor · 1th pct7
Nampa School District 131Nampa1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
North Gem School District 149Bancroft1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Notus School District 135Caldwell1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Oneida County School District 351Holbrook1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Orofino Joint School District 171Ahsahka1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Parma School District 137Parma1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Payette Joint School District 371Payette1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Plummer-Worley Joint School District 44Desmet1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Potlatch School District 285Harvard1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Preston Joint School District 201Franklin1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Richfield School District 316Richfield1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Ririe Joint School District 252Ririe1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Salmon River School District 243Lucile1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Salmon School District 291Carmen1/10  Poor · 1th pct5
Shelley Joint School District 60Shelley1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Shoshone Joint School District 312Shoshone1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Snake River School District 52Atomic City1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Soda Springs Joint School District 150Soda Springs1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
St. Maries Joint School District 41Fernwood1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Teton County School District 401Driggs1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Valley School District 262Eden1/10  Poor · 1th pct2
Wallace School District 393Osburn1/10  Poor · 1th pct4
Weiser School District 431Weiser1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Wendell School District 232Wendell1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
West Bonner County School District 83Blanchard1/10  Poor · 1th pct7
West Jefferson School District 253Hamer1/10  Poor · 1th pct3
Wilder School District 133Wilder1/10  Poor · 1th pct1
Avery School District 394AveryNot rated3
Bliss Joint School District 234BlissNot rated1
Clark County School District 161DuboisNot rated2
Fremont County Joint School District 215AshtonNot rated6
Genesee Joint School District 282GeneseeNot rated1
Gooding Joint School District 231GoodingNot rated1
Hagerman Joint School District 233HagermanNot rated1
Homedale Joint School District 370HomedaleNot rated1
Jerome Joint School District 261JeromeNot rated1
Lewiston Independent School District 340LewistonNot rated1
Mackay Joint School District 182MackayNot rated1
Mullan School District 392MullanNot rated1
Murtaugh Joint School District 418MurtaughNot rated1
Post Falls School District 273Post FallsNot rated1
Prairie Elementary School District 191Mountain HomeNot rated1
Vallivue School District 139CaldwellNot rated3
West Ada School DistrictEagleNot rated2

School Districts in Idaho

Idaho is home to 113 public school districts serving approximately 362,039 students across 279+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 3/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18 — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.

Top-rated districts in Idaho include Arbon Elementary School District 383, Coeur d'Alene School District, Coeur d'Alene School District 271, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.

Finding Your District in Idaho

School district boundaries in Idaho are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.

Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers

In Idaho, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Idaho?
Idaho has 113 public school districts covering 279+ zip codes and serving an estimated 362,039 students. The statewide average district rating is 3/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Idaho?
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Idaho school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Idaho?
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code?
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.
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