Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School serves 241 students in grades PK through 6 in Cottonwood, Idaho. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by an academic score of 9.7 and a growth score of 9.0. Those numbers rank Prairie #10 out of 719 public schools statewide, placing it in the top 1% of Idaho schools across all levels.

Among Idaho's 371 elementary schools, Prairie again lands at #10 — a position that reflects consistent, measurable performance rather than a single strong metric. A 15.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes manageable, giving teachers the contact time to drive the kind of results the scores show. For families comparing options in Cottonwood, Prairie stands alone at the top of the two public schools serving the area.

Its academic score of 9.7 signals students are mastering grade-level content at a high rate, while the 9.0 growth score confirms that progress — not just starting advantage — is happening in classrooms. Prairie is a rare combination: a school that performs at the ceiling and still moves students forward at a strong pace.

Located in a rural area, Prairie 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.