For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 779 students in Lincoln County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, ID are Dietrich School, High Desert and Shoshone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dietrich School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 North Park Street
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Richfield School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 North Tiger Drive
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Shoshone Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, ID include Dietrich School, High Desert and Shoshone Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln County include: Dietrich School vs. Richfield School, Richfield School vs. Dietrich School
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