For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,536 students in Caribou County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID are North Gem Elementary School, Grace Jr/sr High School and Black Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caribou County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Caribou County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caribou County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Grace Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
704 South Main Street
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3731
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3731
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Black Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South 4th West
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Soda Springs High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East 1st North Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
North Gem High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
North Gem Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Tigert Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Caribou County, ID include North Gem Elementary School, Grace Jr/sr High School and Black Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caribou County?
9 public schools are located in Caribou County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caribou County?
Caribou County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Caribou County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caribou County include: Grace Jr/sr High School vs. North Gem High School, North Gem High School vs. Grace Jr/sr High School, Soda Springs High School vs. Grace Jr/sr High School
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