Public schools in Payette, ID
5 open public schools with an address in Payette, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,274
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Payette public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Payette, ID: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,274 students, an average of 319 per school. The largest campus is Payette Primary School (477 students).
Payette Joint District operates the most schools here (4), 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 16.9:1, similar to 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Payette
Elementary schools in Payette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payette Primary School Payette Joint District | PK–04 | 477 | 19.1:1 |
Middle schools in Payette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCain Middle School Payette Joint District | 05–08 | 375 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Payette
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payette Academy Payette Joint District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 103 | 11.8:1 | |
| Payette High School Payette Joint District | 09–12 | 319 | 17.3:1 | |
| Treasure Valley Classical Academy Upper School Treasure Valley Classical Academy Inc. · Charter | 07–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Payette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,274 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Payette
How many public schools are in Payette, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Payette: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,274 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Payette?
Schools with an address in Payette belong to 2 education agencies, led by Payette Joint District (4 schools), Treasure Valley Classical Academy 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 Payette?
Payette High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Payette, with 319 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Payette?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Payette are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Treasure Valley Classical Academy Upper School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Payette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Payette public schools is 16.9:1, similar to 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 Payette 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