For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in Washington County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, ID are Cambridge Elementary School, Pioneer Primary School and Park Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pioneer Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Gr: PK-3 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Park Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 East Park Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Gr: 4-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Midvale School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Weiser Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 East Galloway Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Middle/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 North 4th Street
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indianhead Academy High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2235 Paddock Avenue
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Po Box 130
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
504 East Florida
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, ID include Cambridge Elementary School, Pioneer Primary School and Park Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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