Best Public Schools in Payette, ID (2026)

Best Payette Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,150 students in Payette, ID (there are , serving 88 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Payette, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in Payette, ID are Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Payette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Payette, ID public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Payette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Payette, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Payette Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Payette Primary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379

Gr: PK-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #33.

Payette High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327

Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #44.

Mccain Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
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400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122

Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

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Payette, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993

Gr: PK-12

Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993

Gr: K-12 | 1 student

Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705

Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366

Gr: 9-12

Westside Elementary School (Closed 2024)

609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241

Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Wicap (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Payette, ID?

The top-ranked public schools in Payette, ID include Payette Academy, Payette Primary School and Payette High School.

How many public schools are located in Payette?

4 public schools are located in Payette.

What percentage of students in Payette go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Payette are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).

What is the racial composition of students in Payette?

Payette public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).