For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 841 students in Buhl, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buhl, ID are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Buhl, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Buhl, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buhl, ID include Popplewell Elementary School and Buhl Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buhl?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buhl.
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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