For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,212 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID are Beutler Middle School, West Side Senior High School and Harold B Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Side Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
775 North West Side Highway
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Gr: 3-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Preston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Gr: PK-2 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ID include Beutler Middle School, West Side Senior High School and Harold B Lee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Oakwood Elementary School vs. Preston High School, Preston High School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School vs. Preston Jr High School
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