Idaho public schools are composed of approximately average 27% minority students (2026).
The public schools in Idaho with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 63%
100%
Avg. % Minority: 76%
Public Schools Minority Statistics in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-7
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
30 Moctelme St.
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
50 South Hiline Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Rank: #44.
Fort Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1415 B Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Rank: #55.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: PK-5
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Rank: #66.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 92%
Grades: 6-12
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Rank: #77.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Rank: #88.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 86%
Grades: 9-12
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #99.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 84%
Grades: 6-12
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 82%
Grades: 9-12
516 North 11th Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Rank: #1111.
Wilder High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 80%
Grades: 9-12
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Rank: #1212.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 76%
Grades: 6-8
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Heritage Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 75%
Grades: K-8
1803 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 74%
Grades: 6-8
136 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wilder Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 74%
Grades: 6-8
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Rank: #1717.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 73%
Grades: PK-5
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Caldwell Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 71%
Grades: 9-12
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Shoshone High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 71%
Grades: 9-12
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 71%
Grades: 9-12
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 70%
Grades: PK-5
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cassia Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 70%
Grades: 7-12
1010 West 17th Street
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6630
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6630
Rank: #2323.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 69%
Grades: 6-8
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 68%
Grades: PK-5
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
Minority: 68%
Grades: 6-12
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 68%
Grades: PK-5
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Rank: #2727.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 66%
Grades: 9-12
268 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 65%
Grades: PK-5
382 West Washington
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4115
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4115
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 65%
Grades: K-5
3115 Marble Front Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 64%
Grades: PK-5
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 64%
Grades: 6-12
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 64%
Grades: 7-12
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 64%
Grades: 6-8
3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Five-county Detention Center
Alternative School
Minority: 63%
Grades: 5-12
423 N 2300 E
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 63%
Grades: K-3
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average public schools minority students?
The Idaho average public schools minority students is 27% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Idaho?
The best top-ranked public schools in Idaho include Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, Coeur D' Alene Tribal School and Shoshone-bannock School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students in Idaho?
The public high school with the highest percentage of minority students in Idaho is Shoshone-bannock School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, with a value of 100%.
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