| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Independent School District 340 | Lewiston | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 4,765 | 13 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Orofino Joint School District 171 | Peck | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1,131 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Culdesac Joint School District 342 | Culdesac | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 115 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lapwai School District 341 | Lapwai | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 519 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Nez Perce County compares
Together they enroll 6,530 students across 24 schools. The largest is Lewiston Independent School District 340 with 4,765 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Idaho average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Nez Perce County, Idaho
Nez Perce County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nez Perce County is Lewiston Independent School District 340 (8/10). 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 Nez Perce County, ID?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County, ID?
Of the districts serving Nez Perce County, Lewiston Independent School District 340 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st 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.