For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 384 students in Shoshone, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shoshone, ID are High Desert, Shoshone Elementary School and Shoshone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shoshone have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Shoshone, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Shoshone Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shoshone, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shoshone, ID include High Desert, Shoshone Elementary School and Shoshone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shoshone?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shoshone.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone?
Shoshone public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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