For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 372 students in Arco, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Arco, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arco, ID are Butte County Middle/high School and Arco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arco, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Arco have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arco, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte County Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Arco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arco, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Arco, ID include Butte County Middle/high School and Arco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arco?
2 public schools are located in Arco.
What percentage of students in Arco go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Arco are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arco?
Arco public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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