For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,674 students in Rupert, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 158 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rupert, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rupert, ID are Minico Senior High School, Acequia Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rupert, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Rupert have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rupert, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minico Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
292 W 100 S
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
East Minico Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Gr: 3-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rupert, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Rupert, ID include Minico Senior High School, Acequia Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rupert?
7 public schools are located in Rupert.
What percentage of students in Rupert go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rupert are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rupert?
Rupert public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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