| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Maries Joint School District 41 | Fernwood | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 953 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Plummer-Worley Joint School District 44 | Desmet | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 357 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Benewah County compares
Together they enroll 1,310 students across 8 schools. The largest is St. Maries Joint School District 41 with 953 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Idaho average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Benewah County, Idaho
Benewah County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Benewah County is St. Maries Joint School District 41 (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Idaho. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Benewah County, ID?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Benewah County, ID. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Benewah County, ID?
Of the districts serving Benewah County, St. Maries Joint School District 41 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 39th percentile among Idaho school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Idaho reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Idaho and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Idaho only, never across state lines.