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Best 83647 Idaho Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,259 students in 83647, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83647, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83647 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83647, ID have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83647, ID Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 Van Dreff Street
Salmon, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 4-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hacker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2500
Gr: 5-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 83647 Idaho

83647, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pine Elem/jr High School (Closed 2023)
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 83647, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83647, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83647?
8 public elementary schools are located in 83647.
What is the racial composition of students in 83647?
83647 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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