Public schools in Sugar City, ID
6 open public schools with an address in Sugar City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,302
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sugar City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sugar City, ID: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,302 students, an average of 384 per school. The largest campus is Sugar-Salem Online (688 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Elementary School (319).
Every listed school belongs to Sugar-Salem Joint District. 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 16.6:1, 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.
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 40% 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 Sugar City
Elementary schools in Sugar City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Sugar-Salem Joint District | PK–02 | 319 | 16:1 | |
| Kershaw Intermediate School Sugar-Salem Joint District | 03–05 | 318 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Sugar City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar-Salem Junior High School Sugar-Salem Joint District | 06–08 | 370 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Sugar City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar-Salem High School Sugar-Salem Joint District | 09–12 | 584 | 21.1:1 | |
| Valley View Alternative High School Sugar-Salem Joint District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 23 | 4.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sugar City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar-Salem Online Sugar-Salem Joint District | PK–12 | 688 | 54:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sugar City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,302 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sugar City
How many public schools are in Sugar City, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sugar City: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,302 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sugar City?
All listed public schools with an address in Sugar City belong to Sugar-Salem Joint District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sugar City?
Sugar-Salem High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sugar City, with 584 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sugar City?
No school with an address in Sugar City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Idaho.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sugar City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sugar City public schools is 16.6:1, 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 Sugar City 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