For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,096 students in Shoshone County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shoshone County, ID are Silver Hills Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School and Kellogg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shoshone County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shoshone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1246 East Mullan Avenue
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South 3 Street
Pinehurst, ID 83850
(208) 682-2193
Pinehurst, ID 83850
(208) 682-2193
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
790 Bunker Avanue
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 784-1311
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 784-1311
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mullan Schools
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Park Avenue
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Calder School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Schoolhouse Hill Lane
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Shoshone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
370 Old River Rd
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
345 Park Street
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1118
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1118
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Kellogg Mullan Wallace Alt. High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 River St
Wallace, ID 83873
(208) 753-4515
Wallace, ID 83873
(208) 753-4515
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
Silver Valley Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 South Third St
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 682-3076
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 682-3076
Gr: 7-12
790 Bunker Ave
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 784-1249
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 784-1249
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shoshone County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shoshone County, ID include Silver Hills Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School and Kellogg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shoshone County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Shoshone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Shoshone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shoshone County include: Kellogg Middle School vs. Pinehurst Elementary School
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