For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,740 students in Star, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Star, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Star, ID are Star Middle School and Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Star, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Star have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Star, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2211 North Pollard Lane
Star, ID 83669
(208) 350-4471
Star, ID 83669
(208) 350-4471
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 North Star Road
Star, ID 83669
(208) 855-4110
Star, ID 83669
(208) 855-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Star, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Star, ID include Star Middle School and Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Star?
2 public schools are located in Star.
What percentage of students in Star go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Star are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Star?
Star public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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