For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,679 students in Deary, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Deary, ID are Gem Prep Meridian North, Gem Prep Meridian and Deary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deary, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Deary have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deary, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Grades: K-10
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2750 Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Deary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Grades: 4-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Twin Falls
Charter School
151 Federation Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Deary, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Deary, ID include Gem Prep Meridian North, Gem Prep Meridian and Deary School.
How many public schools are located in Deary?
7 public schools are located in Deary.
What is the racial composition of students in Deary?
Deary public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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