Black Canyon Elementary School

Black Canyon Elementary School serves 284 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Grace, Idaho, a small community in Caribou County. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, providing opportunities for meaningful student-teacher interaction. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 149th out of 732 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Students show particularly strong results in English Language Arts, with 67% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 57% meet proficiency standards in mathematics. Black Canyon Elementary serves a stable rural community where the median household income is $66,776 and median home values reach $184,200. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 3.7%, reflecting the community's economic stability.

While 17% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the school provides essential educational foundation for families in this agricultural region. The school's remote rural setting in Grace offers students a close-knit learning environment where they can develop strong relationships with peers and educators while experiencing the unique advantages of small-town education in southeastern Idaho's scenic Caribou County.

Located in a rural area, Black Canyon Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.