For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,206 students in Buhl, ID (there are , serving 120 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Buhl, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Buhl, ID are Buhl High School, Popplewell Elementary School and Buhl Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buhl, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buhl High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Popplewell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Buhl Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Buhl, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buhl, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Buhl, ID include Buhl High School, Popplewell Elementary School and Buhl Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Buhl?
3 public schools are located in Buhl.
What percentage of students in Buhl go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Buhl are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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