Public schools in Hailey, ID
6 open public schools with an address in Hailey, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,304
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hailey public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Hailey, ID: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,304 students, an average of 384 per school. The largest campus is Wood River High School (922 students), and the largest elementary school is Alturas Elementary School (445).
Blaine County District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hailey
Elementary schools in Hailey
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas Elementary School Blaine County District · Magnet | PK–05 | 445 | 12.4:1 | |
| Hailey Elementary School Blaine County District | PK–05 | 291 | 10.6:1 | |
| Syringa Mountain Charter School Syringa Mountain School Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 128 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Hailey
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Middle School Blaine County District | 06–08 | 467 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Hailey
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek High School Blaine County District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 51 | 10.2:1 | |
| Wood River High School Blaine County District | 09–12 | 922 | 14.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.3%
- Hispanic52.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hailey schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,304 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hailey
How many public schools are in Hailey, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Hailey: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,304 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hailey?
Schools with an address in Hailey belong to 2 education agencies, led by Blaine County District (5 schools), Syringa Mountain School Inc. (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hailey?
Wood River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hailey, with 922 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hailey?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Hailey are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Syringa Mountain Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hailey schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hailey public schools is 12:1, lower than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hailey guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities