For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,945 students in Minidoka County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minidoka County, ID are Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and West Minico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minidoka County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minidoka County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Minidoka County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
West Minico Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
East Minico Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Minidoka County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Day Treatment Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
310 10th St.
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
1275 N 400 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
10th & D St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
310 10th St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Minidoka County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minidoka County, ID include Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and West Minico Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minidoka County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Minidoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County?
Minidoka County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Minidoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Minidoka County include: Heyburn Elementary School vs. Paul Elementary School, Paul Elementary School vs. Heyburn Elementary School
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