For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 857 students in Lemhi County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lemhi County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lemhi County, ID are Upper Carmen Public Charter School, Tendoy Elementary School and Leadore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemhi County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lemhi County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lemhi County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Carmen Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Carmen Creek Road
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 756-4590
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 756-4590
Gr: K-3 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Tendoy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2217 Lemhi Road
Tendoy, ID 83468
(208) 756-3524
Tendoy, ID 83468
(208) 756-3524
Gr: K-5 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Leadore School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Alternative High School
Alternative School
1501 Bean Lane
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Gr: 1-12
Lemhi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Gr: 4-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
13 Patterson Rd.
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Gr: 5-9 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Upper Carmen Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1211 Main Street
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lemhi County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Lemhi County, ID include Upper Carmen Public Charter School, Tendoy Elementary School and Leadore School.
How many public schools are located in Lemhi County?
7 public schools are located in Lemhi County.
What percentage of students in Lemhi County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lemhi County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lemhi County?
Lemhi County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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