For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 202 students in Butte County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, ID are Howe Elementary School and Arco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Butte County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Gr: K-2 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, ID include Howe Elementary School and Arco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Butte County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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