For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 383 students in Murtaugh, ID.
The top ranked public school in Murtaugh, ID is Murtaugh Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murtaugh, ID public school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Murtaugh have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Murtaugh, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murtaugh Schools
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Boyd Street
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Murtaugh, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3426 North 4500 East
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
500 West Boyd St
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
500 West Boyd
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murtaugh, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Murtaugh, ID include Murtaugh Schools.
How many public schools are located in Murtaugh?
1 public schools are located in Murtaugh.
What is the racial composition of students in Murtaugh?
Murtaugh public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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