For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 133 students in Bancroft, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Bancroft, ID are North Gem Elementary School, North Gem High School and North Gem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bancroft, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bancroft have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bancroft, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
North Gem High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Gem Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Bancroft, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 70
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bancroft, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Bancroft, ID include North Gem Elementary School, North Gem High School and North Gem Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bancroft?
3 public schools are located in Bancroft.
What is the racial composition of students in Bancroft?
Bancroft public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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