For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 315 students in Challis, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Challis, ID are Challis Elementary School and Challis Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Challis, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Challis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Challis, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Challis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2255
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2255
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Challis, Idaho ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 304
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-5063
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-5063
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Challis, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Challis, ID include Challis Elementary School and Challis Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Challis?
2 public schools are located in Challis.
What is the racial composition of students in Challis?
Challis public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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