For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,815 students in Washington County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, ID are Cambridge Elementary School, Weiser High School and Pioneer Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Weiser High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
690 West Indianhead Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2595
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2595
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pioneer Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Gr: PK-3 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Park Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 East Park Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2861
Gr: 4-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Midvale School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Weiser Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 East Galloway Street
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Middle/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 North 4th Street
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Indianhead Academy High School
Alternative School
2235 Paddock Avenue
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Midvale Alternative School
Alternative School
45 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, ID include Cambridge Elementary School, Weiser High School and Pioneer Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
8 public schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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