| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Joint School District 242 | Cottonwood | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 441 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Mountain View School District 244 | Elk City | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,109 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Salmon River School District 243 | Lucile | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 140 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Kamiah Joint School District 304 | Kamiah | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 393 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Idaho County compares
Together they enroll 2,083 students across 12 schools. The largest is Mountain View School District 244 with 1,109 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Idaho average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Idaho County, Idaho
Idaho County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Idaho County is Cottonwood Joint School District 242 (10/10). 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 Idaho County, ID?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Idaho 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 Idaho County, ID?
Of the districts serving Idaho County, Cottonwood Joint School District 242 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.