Bovill Elementary School

Bovill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bovill, Idaho, serving students in prekindergarten through third grade. With an enrollment of 58 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, every child gets consistent, direct attention from teachers in a small-classroom setting. The school earns an Exceptional composite score of 9.6 out of 10, with academics rated 9.7 and growth rated 9.5.

Those numbers translate into real standing: Bovill Elementary ranks 3rd out of 371 elementary schools in Idaho and 3rd out of 719 Idaho public schools overall. It outperforms 100% of Idaho schools — a mark that puts it at the very top of the state regardless of school level or size. Academic strength and measurable student growth together drive that performance.

The growth score of 9.5 signals that students are not simply arriving prepared — they are making significant gains year over year. For families weighing school options in northern Idaho, Bovill Elementary's combination of small enrollment, low student-teacher ratio, and top-three statewide ranking makes it one of the strongest elementary choices available anywhere in the state.

With an enrollment of 58 students, Bovill Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bovill 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.