School District · Idaho
Cottonwood Joint School District 242
📍 Ferdinand, ID · Idaho County · NCES LEAID 1600810
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 158, COTTONWOOD, ID 83522
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1600810
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Cottonwood Joint School District 2422 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Cottonwood Joint School District 242?▼
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 serves 2 zip codes: 83526, 83533. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Cottonwood Joint School District 242 rated?▼
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 94th percentile among Idaho school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Idaho only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Cottonwood Joint School District 242?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 441 students across 2 schools for Cottonwood Joint School District 242.
What grades does Cottonwood Joint School District 242 serve?▼
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Cottonwood Joint School District 242?▼
You can reach Cottonwood Joint School District 242 by phone at (208)962-3971 or by mail at PO BOX 158, COTTONWOOD, ID 83522. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Cottonwood Joint School District 242
Cottonwood Joint School District 242 is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Idaho, primarily in Idaho County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 94th percentile among Idaho districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Idaho districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (208)962-3971 before making a housing decision.