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Best Cottonwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 435 students in Cottonwood, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, ID are Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cottonwood, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
453 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cottonwood, Idaho

Cottonwood, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie Middle School (Closed 2013)
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Gr: 5-8
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, ID include Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood?
2 public schools are located in Cottonwood.
What percentage of students in Cottonwood go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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