The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 24%
38%
Avg. Statewide: 29%
Top Ranked Counties With Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Idaho (2025-26)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
38%
(3 out of 8)
(3 out of 8)
- Mccall-donnelly High School
Rank: #47 of 704 (Top 10%)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%) - Payette Lakes Middle School
Rank: #63 of 704 (Top 10%)
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%) - Barbara R Morgan Elementary School
Rank: #65 of 704 (Top 10%)
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Valley County, ID Schools
Rank: #22.
25%
(6 out of 24)
(6 out of 24)
- Troy Jr/sr High School
Rank: #24 of 704 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%) - A B Mcdonald Elementary School
Rank: #27 of 704 (Top 5%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%) - Troy Elementary School
Rank: #27 of 704 (Top 5%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Latah County, ID Schools
Rank: #33.
24%
(36 out of 152)
(36 out of 152)
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