For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 585 students in Clearwater County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clearwater County, ID are Orofino Elementary School, Cavendish-teakean Elementary School and Timberline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clearwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orofino Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Michigan Avenue
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4212
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Middle Road
Lenore, ID 83541
(208) 476-5393
Lenore, ID 83541
(208) 476-5393
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clearwater County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clearwater County, ID include Orofino Elementary School, Cavendish-teakean Elementary School and Timberline High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clearwater County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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