Idaho public schools are composed of approximately average 28% minority students (2026).
The public schools in Idaho with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 67%
100%
Avg. % Minority: 80%
Public Schools Minority Statistics in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-7
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
30 Moctelme St
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Minority: 100%
Grades: 4-6
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Nez Perce Tribe Head Start
Special Education School
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK
117 Lolo
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 332-6800
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
50 South Hiline Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Rank: #66.
Fort Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1415 B Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Rank: #77.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: 6-12
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Rank: #88.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 92%
Grades: PK-8
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 91%
Grades: PK-5
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Rank: #1111.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 86%
Grades: 6-12
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Rank: #1212.
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 82%
Grades: 9-12
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Rank: #1313.
Wilder Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 80%
Grades: 6-8
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Rank: #1414.
Wilder High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 79%
Grades: 9-12
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Five-county Detention Center
Alternative School
Minority: 78%
Grades: 5-12
423 N 2300 E
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 78%
Grades: K-4
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Rank: #1717.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 77%
Grades: 6-8
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Canyon Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 75%
Grades: 9-12
516 North 11th Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Heritage Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 75%
Grades: K-8
1803 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Rank: #2020.
Cassia Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 73%
Grades: 7-12
1010 West 17th Street
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6630
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6630
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Caldwell Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 72%
Grades: 9-12
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Clark County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 72%
Grades: 6-12
43 West 2nd South Street
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5215
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5215
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 72%
Grades: PK-5
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 72%
Grades: PK-4
1102 Laster Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Rank: #2525.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 71%
Grades: PK-5
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Rank: #2626.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 70%
Grades: K-5
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 69%
Grades: 6-8
136 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Shoshone High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 69%
Grades: 9-12
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 68%
Grades: 7-8
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 68%
Grades: 9-12
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 68%
Grades: PK-4
3115 Marble Front Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 67%
Grades: 9-12
268 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 67%
Grades: 9-12
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Wendell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 67%
Grades: 9-12
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 67%
Grades: PK-5
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average public schools minority students?
The Idaho average public schools minority students is 28% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Idaho?
The best top-ranked public schools in Idaho include Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, Coeur D' Alene Tribal School and Madison Online Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students in Idaho?
The public high school with the highest percentage of minority students in Idaho is Shoshone-bannock School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, with a value of 100%.
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